Instructional Assistant: Preschool - ECLC (Outside Candidates) at Irvine Unified School District
About the Employer
The Irvine Unified School District comprises a diverse population of more than 36,000 PK-12 students in one early childhood learning center, 24 elementary schools, five K-8 schools, six middle schools, five high schools and one alternative high school. IUSD schools have been nationally recognized for comprehensive programs in academics, the arts, and athletics.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Under the supervision of the Principal, assists in providing care, supervision and learning activities to children in a preschool classroom environment; tutors individual or small groups of students; assists with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of children; assists in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans; performs a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; performs related work as required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and some experience working with preschool children in and educational or child care setting.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Proof of passage of the CBEST, or proof of an AA degree or higher from an accredited institution in the US or successful passage of the District’s Proficiency Test or meet cut scores for ACT/SAT (ACT23 Math, 22 English; SAT-550 Math, 500 English).
• Relevant coursework (3-12 units) specific to Early Childhood education is preferred.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency within a probationary period.
For a complete job description please click on the following link:
https://iusd.org/sites/default/files/instructional_assistant-preschool.pdf
Requirements / Qualifications
Please review the requirements of this position in the attached job description. By submitting an application, candidates are confirming that they meet the educational and experience levels as well as any license requirements listed for this position.
All applicants applying for Instructional Assistant positions are required to provide one of the following documents. Please upload these as a ‘certification’ on EdJoin. - Proof of passage of the CBEST...or - Proof of an AA degree or higher from an accredited institution in the US...or - IUSD Proficiency Test with passing scores of 70% in all sections ...or - ACT Test Scores with at least 23 in Math and 22 in English... or - SAT Test Scores with at least 550 Math, 500 English If you are using an AA degree or above to satisfy the above requirements for this position, your transcript or Diploma must be attached to your application as a Certification.
- Certification (Please attach one of the listed required documents as a Certification to the application. )
Requirements / Qualifications
Please review the requirements of this position in the attached job description. By submitting an application, candidates are confirming that they meet the educational and experience levels as well as any license requirements listed for this position.
All applicants applying for Instructional Assistant positions are required to provide one of the following documents. Please upload these as a ‘certification’ on EdJoin. - Proof of passage of the CBEST...or - Proof of an AA degree or higher from an accredited institution in the US...or - IUSD Proficiency Test with passing scores of 70% in all sections ...or - ACT Test Scores with at least 23 in Math and 22 in English... or - SAT Test Scores with at least 550 Math, 500 English If you are using an AA degree or above to satisfy the above requirements for this position, your transcript or Diploma must be attached to your application as a Certification.
- Certification (Please attach one of the listed required documents as a Certification to the application. )
Comments and Other Information
***Complete applications require the certification and all parts of the application completed including at least 2 references listed.
State requirements are now in place for all preschool employees and are now a condition of employment:
*Proof of pertussis, measles and influenza are required
*Employee may submit a written waiver for influenza
*Employee's doctor may waive all immunizations
Newly hired employees will begin at Step 1 on the salary schedule.
Req# 5768
Comments and Other Information
***Complete applications require the certification and all parts of the application completed including at least 2 references listed.
State requirements are now in place for all preschool employees and are now a condition of employment:
*Proof of pertussis, measles and influenza are required
*Employee may submit a written waiver for influenza
*Employee's doctor may waive all immunizations
Newly hired employees will begin at Step 1 on the salary schedule.
Req# 5768
Application Deadline
8/31/2026 11:50 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/24/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$18.67 - $23.27 Per Hour
$18.67 - $23.27 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
The beginning salary is $18.67 per hour. There are 6 steps to the salary scale reaching $23.274 after annual increases.
Length of Work Year
28 Hours/Week; 10 months/year
Employment Type
Part Time