Knowledge of: • Child guidance principles and practices, especially as they relate to preschool age students. • Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language, and reading. • Play-based learning to assist children with individual and group activities. • Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. • Reading and writing communication skills. • Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. • Basic record-keeping techniques. • Classroom procedures and conduct. Ability to: • Assist the teacher with the instructional and related activities of a preschool learning environment. • Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward children with special needs. • Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating, and maintaining routine records. • Learn the procedures, functions, and limitations of assigned duties. • Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately. • Understand and follow oral and written directions. • Communicate effectively orally and in writing with children and adults. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. • Oversee and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures. • Operate instructional and office equipment.

Education and Experience: • Any combination equivalent to: a High School diploma or equivalent supplemented by 12 college units of Early Child Development or Early Childhood Education and one (1) year of experience in a preschool age enrichment program or child care setting. Licenses and Other Requirements: • Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate with pediatric endorsement. • May require a valid California Driver's License. Work Environment: • Indoor/Outdoor Environment. PLEASE SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION ALONG WITH THE FOLLOWING: