Instructional Assistant - Preschool at Poway Unified School District Share on X      Print Application Deadline

6/30/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted 7/25/2025 Contact Deborah Batchie
Number of Openings 5 Salary Pay Range
$18.25 - $23.36 Per Hour Length of Work Year 9.5 months Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assist instructors in the care, supervision and learning activities or pre-school age children in the classroom and on the playground.

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Minimum Qualifications Six semester units of early childhood education or child development. (Transcripts MUST be attached for your application to be considered complete. Applications without transcripts will be disqualified.) --AND-- One year experience working with preschool age children. --AND-- LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: -Valid certifications provided by American Heart Association, American Red Cross or District approved provider for First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED. Online certifications will be accepted from these vendors as long as a hands-on skills assessment is completed. -Recertification to maintain current/valid status is a condition of employment. The reference is 101182 (e) (1) of Title 22, Division 12 (Child Care General Licensing Requirements). -Passage of the PUSD examination for this classification (This test will be administered after initial requirements for the position have been met.)

Candidates who possess a Bachelor's Degree from a US accredited college (or foreign equivalency) AND have passed the CBEST will be placed at Step 6 of the salary range designated for this classification. **This recruitment will establish an eligibility list valid for 6 months to fill current and future vacancies** Location: District wide Hours: 3.0 - 3.5 hours/ day Months/ Year: 9.5 (traditional school schedule) - 12 (year round) *Positions less than 20 hours/ week are not eligible for participation in the District's Health Insurance/ Retirement Plans.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Six semester units of early childhood education or child development. (Transcripts MUST be attached for your application to be considered complete. Applications without transcripts will be disqualified.) --AND-- One year experience working with preschool age children. --AND-- LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: -Valid certifications provided by American Heart Association, American Red Cross or District approved provider for First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED. Online certifications will be accepted from these vendors as long as a hands-on skills assessment is completed. -Recertification to maintain current/valid status is a condition of employment. The reference is 101182 (e) (1) of Title 22, Division 12 (Child Care General Licensing Requirements). -Passage of the PUSD examination for this classification (This test will be administered after initial requirements for the position have been met.)

Candidates who possess a Bachelor's Degree from a US accredited college (or foreign equivalency) AND have passed the CBEST will be placed at Step 6 of the salary range designated for this classification. **This recruitment will establish an eligibility list valid for 6 months to fill current and future vacancies** Location: District wide Hours: 3.0 - 3.5 hours/ day Months/ Year: 9.5 (traditional school schedule) - 12 (year round) *Positions less than 20 hours/ week are not eligible for participation in the District's Health Insurance/ Retirement Plans.

Comments and Other Information Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees (hours greater than 20 hours/wk) including: • Retirement – CalPERS • Holidays – 16 paid holidays per year • Vacation – Starting at 12 days per year, increasing with length of service • Sick Leave – 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months) • Medical Insurance • Vision Insurance • Dental Insurance • Life Insurance • Travel Insurance • Flexible Benefit Plan • Flexible Spending Accounts • Employee Assistance Program For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits Comments and Other Information
Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees (hours greater than 20 hours/wk) including: • Retirement – CalPERS • Holidays – 16 paid holidays per year • Vacation – Starting at 12 days per year, increasing with length of service • Sick Leave – 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months) • Medical Insurance • Vision Insurance • Dental Insurance • Life Insurance • Travel Insurance • Flexible Benefit Plan • Flexible Spending Accounts • Employee Assistance Program For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY