Instructional Assistant
- Transitional Kinder (Open and Promotional) at Manhattan Beach Unified School District Print Application Deadline 9/14/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/31/2026 Contact Denise Zapata 3103187345 5951 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Range 11 Step 1 $16.
98 through Step 6 $21.67 per hour Length of Work Year 10 months, 5 days per week Employment Type Part Time Location Various Sites About the Employer The Governing Board is determined to provide a safe, positive environment where all district employees are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment and intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. For purposes of this policy, employees include job applicants, interns, volunteers, and persons who contracted with the district to provide services, as applicable. No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, 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. The Division of Human Resources provides excellence in human resource leadership in support of the academic mission and our customers, the Manhattan Beach Community. We succeed by earning the satisfaction of our customers, the respect and trust of those who govern us, support us and do business with us; and the pride of our employees. Job Summary Job Summary Assist teachers in promoting and reinforcing social interaction and recreational after-school activities to groups of students; ensure the safety and well-being of students engaged in social, physical, creative, and educational activities; prepare and set-up classroom for a variety of interactive learning; provide routine clerical and classroom maintenance support. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Applications accepted on EDJOIN only. Special Qualifications upon hire for positions at a school site pursuant to the "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001": Complete at least two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education (college level) or forty-eight (48) semester units, including math and an english class; OR Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; Qualified Candidates will have at least one year of paid or volunteer experience working with school-age children desired. Applications accepted on EDJOIN only. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. An automated confirmation email will be sent once the application is submitted.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
The Selection Process is open to all qualified applicants. To be considered for an employment opportunity with MBUSD, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application. The application is part of the selection process and is part of your total evaluation of acceptability for employment. For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the selection process will consist of any one or more of the following: Screening for the most qualified candidates includes, Training and Experience Evaluation, Reference Checks, Written Test and/or a Performance Test, and an Oral Interview. Additional information pertaining to the exam process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.
HOW WILL YOU HEAR FROM US
All correspondence and notification regarding this recruitment will be to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner.
IMPORTANT DATES
Written Examination
- TBD Performance Examination
- TBD The Final Interview will be held
- TBD All dates listed above are subject to change.
All qualified candidates will be notified of date change via email.
ESTABLISHMENT OF LIST
This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All Eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period of one year or until there are fewer than three ranks of eligible candidates who are available. Letter of Introduction Resume Requirements / Qualifications Applications accepted on EDJOIN only. Special Qualifications upon hire for positions at a school site pursuant to the "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001": Complete at least two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education (college level) or forty-eight (48) semester units, including math and an english class; OR Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; Qualified Candidates will have at least one year of paid or volunteer experience working with school-age children desired. Applications accepted on EDJOIN only. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. An automated confirmation email will be sent once the application is submitted.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
The Selection Process is open to all qualified applicants. To be considered for an employment opportunity with MBUSD, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application. The application is part of the selection process and is part of your total evaluation of acceptability for employment. For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the selection process will consist of any one or more of the following: Screening for the most qualified candidates includes, Training and Experience Evaluation, Reference Checks, Written Test and/or a Performance Test, and an Oral Interview. Additional information pertaining to the exam process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.
HOW WILL YOU HEAR FROM US
All correspondence and notification regarding this recruitment will be to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner.
IMPORTANT DATES
Written Examination
- TBD Performance Examination
- TBD The Final Interview will be held
- TBD All dates listed above are subject to change.
All qualified candidates will be notified of date change via email.
ESTABLISHMENT OF LIST
This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All Eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period of one year or until there are fewer than three ranks of eligible candidates who are available. Letter of Introduction Resume Comments and Other Information
ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED
If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of the selection procedures, please notify Denise Zapata via email at dzapata@mbusd.org. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. The Board prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation.
NONDISCRIMINATION
The Governing Board is determined to provide a safe, positive environment where all district employees are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment and intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law. For purposes of this policy, employees include job applicants, interns, volunteers, and persons who contracted with the district to provide services, as applicable. No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, 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. Comments and Other Information
ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED
If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of the selection procedures, please notify Denise Zapata via email at dzapata@mbusd.org. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. The Board prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation.
NONDISCRIMINATION
The Governing Board is determined to provide a safe, positive environment where all district employees are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment and intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law. For purposes of this policy, employees include job applicants, interns, volunteers, and persons who contracted with the district to provide services, as applicable. No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, 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. Links Related To This Job Manhattan Beach Unified School District View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
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