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Instructional Assistant - Universal Transitional Kindergarten

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Los Alamitos Unified School District

Los Alamitos, CA (In Person)

$51,449 Salary, Part-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/24/2026

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Job Description

Instructional Assistant - Universal Transitional Kindergarten Los Alamitos Unified School District - 4.1 Los Alamitos, CA Job Details Part-time $22.32 - $27.15 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Observation-based student assessment School experience Student supervision Emotional support for children Grade entry Some college Hygiene practices (early childhood general education) CPR Certification Student progress monitoring Classroom active supervision Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Gradebook management Toileting assistance Student emotional support Outdoor work Student record keeping Filing Small group instruction Physical assistance for special education students High school diploma or GED Student social support First Aid Certification Classroom organization for children Curriculum implementation Child safety supervision Working with students Child Development Student behavior monitoring Safe environment creation Emotional safety support Full Job Description JOB •Vacancies are 27.5 hours per week, 9.5 months per year. The eligibility list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies for the 2026-2027 school year
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of site administrator, assist the classroom teacher in planning, organizing and implementing approved developmentally appropriate curriculum for the development of children in Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) programs; provide a safe and nurturing environment conducive to the growth and development of children.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Collaborates with the teacher on the implementation of classroom learning that promotes an inclusive, positive, motivating and educationally rich environmentFacilitate individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.

Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.

Monitor and evaluate the instruction and the children's progress.

Supervise students on the playground, during snack or lunch time, during parent meetings and on field trips.

Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparation and duplication of instructional materials, scoring papers, recording grades, taking roll, and maintaining records and files.

Provide support to the classroom teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.

Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.

Confer, as needed, with the classroom teacher concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.

Assure the health and safety of students by following all health and safety rules.

Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist volunteers as necessary.

Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.

Lead indoor and outdoor activities planned by the teacher.

Observe and manage behavior of students in the classroom and during outdoor activities according to approved procedures; guide students into safe play activities; report progress regarding student performance and behavior. Assist children with toileting and changing those who have experienced toileting accidents; may assist students to develop self-help skills.

Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner; administer basic first aid as needed and seek assistance for non-routine illnesses and injuries. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION EDUCATION
CPR and First Aid recommended.

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school, GED, or Certificate of Completion and six (6) semester units, or equivalent quarter units, of early childhood education or child development core classes at an accredited college, university or occupational program.
EXPERIENCE
Experience in an educational environment with preschool to 3rd grade students is desirable.