Childcare Assistant

• First Aid & CPR Certificates Required, 8 Hour Split Shift
• Earl Warren Elementary at Lake Elsinore Unified School District Print Application Deadline 9/3/2026 10:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/27/2026 Contact Brenda Mora (951) 253-7147 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $17.984
• $23.646 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Range 11
• $17.984 Hourly Minimum
• $23.646 Hourly Maximum, plus 5% Shift Differential Premium for All Hours Worked, Maximum achieved in 8 annual steps, Health & Welfare Benefits, District Paid Vacation and Holidays Length of Work Year 8 hours per day
• 182 days per year Employment Type Full Time Vacancy # 262760 Site Earl Warren Elementary School Split Shift 6:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. & 12
• 6:30 p.

m. Job Summary Job Summary Under general direction of the Director of Children and Family Services, this position is responsible for implementing and supervising developmentally appropriate instructional activities for children participating in the before and/or after school Childcare Program, and performs other related duties as assigned. This position will follow a work schedule consistent with the operation of the Childcare Program. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS

A complete updated application is required. After you complete/update your application, you will acknowledge and sign the following statement: I certify that I have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering my application, and I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district/County Office.

ATTACHMENT REQUIRED

First Aid/CPR

• CPR/First Aid Certification is

REQUIRED

prior to employment. If you do not have a current CPR/First Aid at this time, but are planning to obtain one, check the box in the application stating you will have one prior to an offer of employment.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENT FOR CSEA CURRENT

EMPLOYEES-Unit members seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (the posting is the same job title you currently hold) must provide a letter of recommendation from your current supervisor. The letter must be dated within six months from the date of the posted vacancy. Resumes and supporting documents help to determine minimum qualifications and employment history. All documents should be attached to be viewed with your application. Please use the Edjoin FAQs attachments section (located at the upper right side of the screen in the help tab) as a guide when attaching documents to your application. You must have a valid email address. You will be notified for testing and interviews via the email address you provide on your application. Please check your email regularly or you may miss important communications notifying you of testing and/or interviews for this recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

General concepts of child growth and development and child behavioral characteristics. General needs and behaviors of children. Interpersonal and group dynamics. Basic human development principles. Time management and supervisory skills. Routine record keeping. Safety rules and regulations regarding physical activity.

Ability to:

Assume responsibility for supervisor of children of varying ages and abilities. Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm, and receptive attitude toward children. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions, policies, and rules. Assists in designing activities and projects, which will appeal to children and contribute to their leaning. Coordinate the work of students. Budget time and supplies in an effective and efficient manner. Maintain records, equipment, and facilities. Exercise discretion and judgment in handling confidential information. Provide for the health and safety needs of children. Effectively handle discipline problems. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read, write and communicate in English at the level required for successful job performance. First Aid and CPR certificates required

EXPERIENCE

Qualifying experience and training may be obtained through one or more of the following:

• Two years of experience in providing childcare, preschool services and/or experience working with children in an educational setting. OR
• Six (6) units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development.

TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED

District's Proficiency Examination:

Date to be determined.

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS

A complete updated application is required. After you complete/update your application, you will acknowledge and sign the following statement: I certify that I have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering my application, and I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district/County Office.

ATTACHMENT REQUIRED

First Aid/CPR

• CPR/First Aid Certification is

REQUIRED

prior to employment. If you do not have a current CPR/First Aid at this time, but are planning to obtain one, check the box in the application stating you will have one prior to an offer of employment.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENT FOR CSEA CURRENT

EMPLOYEES-Unit members seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (the posting is the same job title you currently hold) must provide a letter of recommendation from your current supervisor. The letter must be dated within six months from the date of the posted vacancy. Resumes and supporting documents help to determine minimum qualifications and employment history. All documents should be attached to be viewed with your application. Please use the Edjoin FAQs attachments section (located at the upper right side of the screen in the help tab) as a guide when attaching documents to your application. You must have a valid email address. You will be notified for testing and interviews via the email address you provide on your application. Please check your email regularly or you may miss important communications notifying you of testing and/or interviews for this recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

General concepts of child growth and development and child behavioral characteristics. General needs and behaviors of children. Interpersonal and group dynamics. Basic human development principles. Time management and supervisory skills. Routine record keeping. Safety rules and regulations regarding physical activity.

Ability to:

Assume responsibility for supervisor of children of varying ages and abilities. Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm, and receptive attitude toward children. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions, policies, and rules. Assists in designing activities and projects, which will appeal to children and contribute to their leaning. Coordinate the work of students. Budget time and supplies in an effective and efficient manner. Maintain records, equipment, and facilities. Exercise discretion and judgment in handling confidential information. Provide for the health and safety needs of children. Effectively handle discipline problems. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of formal or informal education sufficient to assure the ability to read, write and communicate in English at the level required for successful job performance. First Aid and CPR certificates required

EXPERIENCE

Qualifying experience and training may be obtained through one or more of the following:

• Two years of experience in providing childcare, preschool services and/or experience working with children in an educational setting. OR
• Six (6) units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development.

TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED

District's Proficiency Examination:

Date to be determined. Comments and Other Information

CURRENT CSEA EMPLOYEES

are subject to the Article 13 Language Change when applying for positions posted after October 11, 2024.

• A unit member seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold) must be a permanent employee for at least two years prior to the date of the posted vacancy.
• Unit members granted a voluntary lateral transfer shall wait one year from the date of transfer before applying for another voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold).
• Unit members currently serving a probationary period (including a promotional probationary period) shall not be eligible for a voluntary lateral transfer (same job title as posting)
• If three or more eligible unit members apply within this posting, with the same job title as the posting, all other candidates shall be excluded from the interview process.
• Voluntary lateral transfers may be denied based on poor job performance as evidenced by an overall "Needs to Improve" or "Unsatisfactory" rating on the most recent performance evaluation, two or more "N"s and/or one or more "U"s on the most recent evaluation, unjustified excessive absenteeism (without an approved leave per Article 10).

Leave entitlement usage shall be prorated to the date of the job posting, and/or disciplinary actions with 1 year prior to the date of the posted vacancy.

NOTE:

When fewer than three eligible lateral transfer (same job title as on posting) applications are submitted, interview priority will be given to current employees in the same job family of the posted vacancy. Offer of employment conditional pending pre-employment physical, fingerprints and negative drug screen, and TB test Bargaining Unit Position Comments and Other Information

CURRENT CSEA EMPLOYEES

are subject to the Article 13 Language Change when applying for positions posted after October 11, 2024.

• A unit member seeking a voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold) must be a permanent employee for at least two years prior to the date of the posted vacancy.
• Unit members granted a voluntary lateral transfer shall wait one year from the date of transfer before applying for another voluntary lateral transfer (posting is for the same job title you currently hold).
• Unit members currently serving a probationary period (including a promotional probationary period) shall not be eligible for a voluntary lateral transfer (same job title as posting)
• If three or more eligible unit members apply within this posting, with the same job title as the posting, all other candidates shall be excluded from the interview process.
• Voluntary lateral transfers may be denied based on poor job performance as evidenced by an overall "Needs to Improve" or "Unsatisfactory" rating on the most recent performance evaluation, two or more "N"s and/or one or more "U"s on the most recent evaluation, unjustified excessive absenteeism (without an approved leave per Article 10).

Leave entitlement usage shall be prorated to the date of the job posting, and/or disciplinary actions with 1 year prior to the date of the posted vacancy.

NOTE:

When fewer than three eligible lateral transfer (same job title as on posting) applications are submitted, interview priority will be given to current employees in the same job family of the posted vacancy. Offer of employment conditional pending pre-employment physical, fingerprints and negative drug screen, and TB test Bargaining Unit Position Links Related To This Job L.A. County Job Search Tool Kit and Test Prep View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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