Instructional Aide, Short Term Assignment 2026-27 School Year 4.75 hrs/day

Instructional Aide, Short Term Assignment 2026-27 School Year 4.75 hrs/day at Tierra Pacifica Charter School Print Application Deadline 5/8/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 4/23/2026 Contact Kim Shankland 831-462-9404 Number of Openings 1 Salary Single Rate 20.50 Per Hour Length of Work Year 4.75 hours/4 days Employment Type Part Time About the Employer Tierra Pacifica is a public charter school located in Santa Cruz, California serving students in grades TK-8. Our school was founded in 1998 by a dedicated group of parents, teachers and community members vested in creating a school that addressed different learning styles, social/emotional development, and collaborative learning. Job Summary Job Summary Short-term assignment (August 4-December 18, 2026) 2026-27 as an instructional aide supporting the 4th/5th grade combined class, 4.75 hours per day, Monday-Thursday.

Instructional Aide Overview:

Instructional Aides support Core Subject Teachers by assisting with instructional activities, classroom management, and student supervision inside the classroom, as well as during recess and lunch. Under the direction of a certificated teacher, they reinforce instruction to individual students or small groups in a classroom, program, or other learning environment, and assist with the preparation of instructional materials. They contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education (per NCLB requirements) Candidates must meet one of the following: Two years of college (minimum 48 semester units), or Associate degree or higher, or Pass a state or local academic assessment demonstrating the ability to assist in reading, writing, and math instruction.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Education (per NCLB requirements) Candidates must meet one of the following: Two years of college (minimum 48 semester units), or Associate degree or higher, or Pass a state or local academic assessment demonstrating the ability to assist in reading, writing, and math instruction. Comments and Other Information You must include with your Edjoin application:

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Applicants will be notified only if selected for an interview.

Employment is subject to:

Criminal Background Check Reference Check TB Test or TB Risk Assessment Clearance Tierra Pacifica Charter School (TPCS) is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. The hiring process and employment shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, actual or potential, family, or marital status, or the exclusion of any person because of pregnancy or related conditions, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy should be directed to the Title IX-Nondiscrimination Coordinator, Valerie Royaltey-Quandt, at vrquandt@tierrapacifica.org or 831-462-9404 Comments and Other Information You must include with your Edjoin application:

Current Resume Three Current Letters of Recommendation Please Note:

Applicants will be notified only if selected for an interview.

Employment is subject to:

Criminal Background Check Reference Check TB Test or TB Risk Assessment Clearance Tierra Pacifica Charter School (TPCS) is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. The hiring process and employment shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, actual or potential, family, or marital status, or the exclusion of any person because of pregnancy or related conditions, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy should be directed to the Title IX-Nondiscrimination Coordinator, Valerie Royaltey-Quandt, at vrquandt@tierrapacifica.org or 831-462-9404 Links Related To This Job Tierra Pacific Careers View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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