Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
7/2/2026
Location:
All sites
Closing Date:
07/15/2026
EARLY CHILDHOOD INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, 7 HR.
(2026-2027 School Year)
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Demonstrated knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
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Early Childhood Education or experience desirable.
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Ability to follow oral and written directions.
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Experience and desire to work with children and ability to command the respect of children.
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Knowledge of basic clerical procedures.
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Ability to work effectively, respectfully and harmoniously with children in a multi-ethnic environment and respect confidential matters.
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Bilingual ability may be required, depending on assignment.
REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned.
JOB GOAL: To provide well-organized, smoothly functioning early childhood class environment in which students can take full advantage of instructional program and available resources materials.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assists teachers, specialists, and other staff in reinforcing early childhood instructional program and guiding students in development of desirable academic and social skills and habits
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Assists in development of desirable social skills and habits, morals and mental and physical health for all pupils
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Assists with checking, care, preparation and arrangement of instructional materials and equipment
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Assists with enrollment procedures, cafeteria count, attendance verifications as appropriate to program funding and other classroom routines and activities
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Works with small groups of children under direction of the teacher or other certificated staff
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Assists in personal care which includes, but not limited to, feeding, grooming, toileting, etc.
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Assists children during lunch and snack period; checks and maintains lavatories
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Assists with yard duty, first aid, and home contacts
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Attends professional learning in early education and state mandates
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Maintains confidentiality of student records in accordance with District and legal requirements and helps with record keeping and filing
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Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, and personal and collective accountability
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Performs other related duties as assigned
SALARY: $18.82 - $30.68 per hour
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable.
NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WHO BECOME PROBATIONARY UPON RECLASSIFICATION:
A new employee, or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification, shall serve a probationary period, which shall not exceed six (6) months of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During this probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationary classification at any time without cause, without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education. Pursuant to Education Code section 45113, a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position, shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted.
MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Online application and any required documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on July 15, 2026
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High School Diploma or equivalent AND
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Verification of one (1) of the following:
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Two years (48 semester units) of study at an accredited college or university
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Associate's or higher degree from an accredited college or university
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Passage of BCSD Paraprofessional Test
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CBEST
Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.
It is the applicant's responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.
The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.
AB2534 and SB848
Effective January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill (AB2534) and January 1, 2026, Senate Bill (SB848),
mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has previously worked, regardless of the length of service, including full-time, part-time and substitute employment. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment and/or providing false information in a job application may result in the disqualification of your application.
Any candidates contacting, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ethnicity or race, which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identifications, religion, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, physical disability, mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical information, genetic information, homelessness, foster status, military veteran status, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200, 220 and 234.1, Penal Code 422.55, Government Code 11135, Section 504, and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District's Chief Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, Rona Chacon Mellon, by phone at (661) 631-4864, by email at
[email protected], or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD's Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.
