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Salina Public Schools

Preschool Para @ Cottonwood

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $36,597/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Hesperia, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$42,713 / year median in California

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Openings as of 7/14/2026 force display?

True Openings as of 7/14/2026 Preschool Para @

Cottonwood JobID:

6038

Position Type:

Early Childhood Date Posted:

7/14/2026

Location:

Cottonwood Elementary School

POSITION

Preschool Para (aka Early Education Classroom Engagement Support)

TERM:

School Year position; 35 hrs/week

PAY STARTING AT

$17.06/hr (require: high school diploma/no experience) $18.13/hr (must have CDA credential or Associate's Degree in Early Childhood) Pay increase AND $500 pay incentive after obtaining

CDA. REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent. Must obtain a passing score on the state paraeducator assessment, or have completed a minimum of 48 college credit hours. CDA (Child Development Associate) credential or a related degree required. If you don't have a CDA, must be able to obtain the CDA during employment, therefore we will train the right person! Once you obtain the CDA, you will receive a pay increase and $500 pay incentive! Experience working in a preschool classroom and/or childcare center is preferred, but most of all you must enjoy working with young children! Pre-employment criminal record check, TB screening and physical.

DUTIES:

Duties include assisting preschool age children with various activities and providing direction and guidance in a learning based environment. EOE Attachment(s): Early Education Classroom Engagement Support

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