Instructional Assistant - Preschool (Chaparral Elementary School)

Instructional Assistant - Preschool (Chaparral Elementary School) at Capistrano Unified School District Print Application Deadline 5/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/15/2026 Contact Jennifer King 949-234-9364 Number of Openings 1 Salary Single Rate $20.32 - $22.41 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Range 23, Step 1 begins at $20.32, however, with Superintendent or designee approval and written verification of work experience beyond the job description requirements, beginning salary placement could be as high as Step 3, $22.41 per hour. Length of Work Year 9.5 months per year /17.5 hours per week Employment Type Part Time Education/Experience Requirement Completion of the twelfth grade; six months of experience in an early childhood setting is preferred. Twelve ECE core units in the areas of Child Growth and Development; Child Family and Community; and Programs/Curriculum (transcripts must be attached to your application) Additional Requirement Pass a District proficiency test in English usage, language arts and math, OR have passed the

CBEST OR

have completed 60 semester units of college. Please attach transcripts. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Answer all questions completely and accurately. Failure to fully complete the application may result in disqualification. Candidates are required to provide detailed information on the application as specified. Supplemental attachments will not be considered in lieu of information on the application. The recruiting process includes a variety of assessments (i.e., written tests, oral interviews, and/or performance examinations). All applicant communication will be sent via email from no-reply@edjoin.org to the email address listed on the application submitted. Please make sure that you check your Spam/Bulk mail regularly. Applications are screened using the following uniform and objective criteria; 1. The Education/Experience requirement(s) as indicated in the job description, and 2. The completed application including the required certifications and attachments. Offers of employment for new employees are contingent upon the successful completion of Live Scan Fingerprint clearances and TB clearances.

PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO THIS APPLICATION

(Please attach as a .pdf ) 1.

COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS

showing 12-semester units of course work in ECE (Early Childhood Education) covering the general areas of Child Growth and Development, Child Family and Community, and Programs/Curriculum. 2.

ALSO REQUIRED

Pass a District proficiency test in English usage, language arts, and math or have passed the CBEST or have completed 60-semester college units. Please attach your transcripts for verification.

Requirements / Qualifications

Answer all questions completely and accurately. Failure to fully complete the application may result in disqualification. Candidates are required to provide detailed information on the application as specified. Supplemental attachments will not be considered in lieu of information on the application. The recruiting process includes a variety of assessments (i.e., written tests, oral interviews, and/or performance examinations). All applicant communication will be sent via email from no-reply@edjoin.org to the email address listed on the application submitted. Please make sure that you check your Spam/Bulk mail regularly. Applications are screened using the following uniform and objective criteria; 1. The Education/Experience requirement(s) as indicated in the job description, and 2. The completed application including the required certifications and attachments. Offers of employment for new employees are contingent upon the successful completion of Live Scan Fingerprint clearances and TB clearances.

PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO THIS APPLICATION

(Please attach as a .pdf ) 1.

COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS

showing 12-semester units of course work in ECE (Early Childhood Education) covering the general areas of Child Growth and Development, Child Family and Community, and Programs/Curriculum. 2.

ALSO REQUIRED

Pass a District proficiency test in English usage, language arts, and math or have passed the CBEST or have completed 60-semester college units. Please attach your transcripts for verification. Comments and Other Information All prospective employees hired for Early Childhood Education/Preschool positions will be required to provide proof of vaccination and/or a clearance certificate for: 1. TB (Tuberculosis) 2. MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) 3. TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) 4. Flu Vaccine (optional) The Capistrano Unified School District does not discriminate against any person, based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (5 CCR 4610).

WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Laura Lyon Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Services 33122 Valle Road San Juan Capistrano, California 92675 (949) 234-9200 Comments and Other Information All prospective employees hired for Early Childhood Education/Preschool positions will be required to provide proof of vaccination and/or a clearance certificate for: 1. TB (Tuberculosis) 2. MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) 3. TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) 4. Flu Vaccine (optional) The Capistrano Unified School District does not discriminate against any person, based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (5 CCR 4610).

WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Laura Lyon Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Services 33122 Valle Road San Juan Capistrano, California 92675 (949) 234-9200 Links Related To This Job Application Tips Interview Tips Certificated Job Descriptions Classified & Teamster Job Descriptions CUSD Salary Schedules View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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