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Head Start Associate Teacher (Aide)
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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.
$44,687 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Head Start Associate Teacher (Aide) at Waterford Unified School District Print Application Deadline 9/14/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/3/2026 Contact Diane Callahan Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $19.06 - $22.09 Per Hour Length of Work Year 5.75 hrs per day / 183 work days Employment Type Part Time Location Child Development Department About the Employer Welcome to the Waterford Unified School District! Thank you for your interest in joining the Waterford USD family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support, and an invigorating mission. The primary function of Waterford USD is to service and support our schools along with numerous other agencies, as we strive for excellence for our preschool and school-aged children. Waterford USD serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications.
Vision Statement:
Committed to excellence, achievement, and success
Mission Statement:
Waterford USD, in partnership and collaboration with families and the community, is committed to developing:
- A safe, healthy and supportive environment
- Academic excellence and achievement for all students
- Well-rounded successful citizens with personal integrity
- Self-directed and collaborative learners who are college and career ready
- Diverse learning opportunities
- Critical thinking and creative expression Job Summary Job Summary 12+ Units in Child Development View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential; have a CDA-equivalent state-awarded certificate (Associate Teacher Permit from CTC) preferred Or Working toward a valid California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit; Completion of at least 6 units or enrolled in at least 2 units per semester until the 6 units are completed Certification (Must have an Associate Permit) Copy of Transcript CPR/First Aid Certification Driver's License Copy Letter of Introduction Other (Proof of vaccines (Measles & Pertussis)) Resume TB Screening Result Requirements / Qualifications •Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential; have a CDA-equivalent state-awarded certificate (Associate Teacher Permit from CTC) preferred Or Working toward a valid California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit; Completion of at least 6 units or enrolled in at least 2 units per semester until the 6 units are completed Certification (Must have an Associate Permit) Copy of Transcript CPR/First Aid Certification Driver's License Copy Letter of Introduction Other (Proof of vaccines (Measles & Pertussis)) Resume TB Screening Result Links Related To This Job WUSD Map of Waterford City of Waterford Housing Resources View Other Job Desc.
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