A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
ESS Program Aide at La Mesa-Spring Valley School District Print Application Deadline 8/28/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/10/2026 Contact Classified Recruiter 619-668-5700 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range $16.45 - $20.03 Per Hour Length of Work Year 198 paid days Employment Type Part Time About the Employer Welcome to the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District EdJoin portal page. We are thrilled with your interest in joining the LMSV family. La Mesa-Spring Valley is a learning community that exists to provide children a pathway to a fulfilled life. Our schools are focused on the "whole child," which means we believe our mission is to nurture the character and hearts of children as well as educate them. Our school district believes love is at the root of everything we do. "Love is at the root of everything, all learning, all relationships, love or the lack of it." -Fred Rogers We invite you to learn more about our district on social media using the hashtag #LMSVHeart. Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Extended Student Services (ESS) Site Lead, the ESS Program Aide participates in a variety of duties in the operation of the Extended Student Services Program at an assigned school site; observes and modifies behavior of students enrolled in the before and after school program during educational and recreational activities; coordinates and implements academic activities aligned with District curricula and educational standards; assists in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment for students. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications 2627-12 (Dual-Merged) ESS Program Aides work August through June months only. After school sports and coaching opportunities: A pathway to teaching! An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of Extended Student Services Program Aide. These positions are part-time and vary between 16.25 - 26.25 hours per week.
THE IMMEDIATE VACANCIES ARE FOR 16.25 AFTERNOON HOURS PER WEEK, AND ARE NON-BENEFITED POSITIONS.
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District Website Experience:
Fifty (50) hours of experience working with children
Education:
High School education (High School Diploma preferred)
Equivalency:
Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and fifty (50) hours of experience working with children in an organized setting. Completion of two years of higher education study OR possession of an Associate's or higher level degree, OR pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematics readiness. Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency within six months of employment.
Requirements / Qualifications
2627-12 (Dual-Merged) ESS Program Aides work August through June months only. After school sports and coaching opportunities: A pathway to teaching! An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of Extended Student Services Program Aide. These positions are part-time and vary between 16.25 - 26.25 hours per week.
THE IMMEDIATE VACANCIES ARE FOR 16.25 AFTERNOON HOURS PER WEEK, AND ARE NON-BENEFITED POSITIONS.
See full Bulletin on
District Website Experience:
Fifty (50) hours of experience working with children
Education:
High School education (High School Diploma preferred)
Equivalency:
Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and fifty (50) hours of experience working with children in an organized setting. Completion of two years of higher education study OR possession of an Associate's or higher level degree, OR pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematics readiness. Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency within six months of employment. Comments and Other Information The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Board Policy 4030 prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital or parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Board Policy 4119.11 prohibits sexual harassment of district employees and job applicants. Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment may be filed with the Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Comments and Other Information The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Board Policy 4030 prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital or parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Board Policy 4119.11 prohibits sexual harassment of district employees and job applicants. Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment may be filed with the Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
