Instructional Assistant - Early Childhood Education Department Eligibility Pool (2026-27) at Oakland Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Learn more about leading for equity in Oakland schools here: https://www.ousd.org/careers This posting is for candidates who would like to be considered for any and all Instructional Assistant - Early Childhood Education openings at OUSD. This is not an advertisement of a current vacancy at OUSD but rather an opportunity to submit applications to be screened for anticipated vacancies. Please also apply to any site specific positions you may be interested in. IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY: Due to union restrictions, this position is only available to current employees of this school district for the first 5 days following the posted date. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered during this time period. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of a Site Supervisor, provide quality child care and a safe and loving environment for children in the Child Development Center (CDC); assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children; participate in activities with assigned group of children. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately). E = Essential Functions Provide quality child care and a safe and loving environment for the children in the CDC. E Assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children; read stories, sing songs, play games and participate in other activities with children. E Supervise children in outdoor play activities; implement indoor play and activities during inclement weather. E Provide for the safety of the children as required; respond to a child's needs and problems
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and some experience working with children. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Personal appearance, grooming, and language patterns, which will provide a satisfactory example to pupils Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, TB and/or other employment clearance. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic principles and practices of early child development including proper care and discipline. Basic record-keeping techniques. Safety and health practices and precautions.
ABILITY TO: Provide quality child care and a safe environment for children in an assigned child care center or program Plan and implement a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children Provide a proper role model for program children Participate in activities with assigned group of children Provide patient and sensitive care to infants and toddlers Learn, apply and explain rules, regulations and procedures of the program Use positive and proper methods of child control and behavior modification Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines Establish and maintain patient, gentle, supportive and cooperative working relationships with others Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and some experience working with children. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Personal appearance, grooming, and language patterns, which will provide a satisfactory example to pupils Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, TB and/or other employment clearance. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic principles and practices of early child development including proper care and discipline. Basic record-keeping techniques. Safety and health practices and precautions.
ABILITY TO: Provide quality child care and a safe environment for children in an assigned child care center or program Plan and implement a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of the children Provide a proper role model for program children Participate in activities with assigned group of children Provide patient and sensitive care to infants and toddlers Learn, apply and explain rules, regulations and procedures of the program Use positive and proper methods of child control and behavior modification Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines Establish and maintain patient, gentle, supportive and cooperative working relationships with others Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Comments and Other Information
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.
Comments and Other Information
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
7/23/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
30
Salary
Pay Range
15.97 - 20.60 Per Hour
15.97 - 20.60 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
261 days/6.0 hours
Employment Type
Full Time