Job Summary
KEPPEL UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
Associate Instructor – Preschool DEFINITION Under general supervision of Director of Preschool, to perform a variety of instructional activities designed to stimulate learning. Support the Preschool Instructor in the care and supervision of students.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Direct Assist teacher in implementing educational and developmental activities for children.
- Assist with the management of student behavior through use of positive reinforcement strategies and techniques.
- Assist with child's personal, physical needs, meals and snacks, safety, including toileting, etc.
- Assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials.
- Assist with planning of curriculum.
- Administers routine first aid and requests appropriate assistance for serious injury or illness.
- Participates, as requested, in parent conferences.
- Confers, as needed, with the teacher, support staff, and other school personnel concerning programs and materials to meet student needs, and alerts teacher to any special circumstances and/or information concerning students' behavior and/or needs.
- Assist with small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities.
- Develop skills in methods of teaching.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Board Approved: January 15, 2026 Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- Completed two years at an institution of higher education or obtained an associate's or higher degree (or have met a rigorous standard of quality, and can demonstrate through a formal state or local assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing)
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
- Hold or qualify for a Child Development "Associate" Teacher Permit (or higher). May be required to hold or present proof of application for Associate Teacher Permit to qualify as required by the Preschool Program.
- Six months previous experience working in a preschool or classroom setting with preschool-aged children.
- Bilingual desirable
Knowledge of:
- Basic concepts of child growth and development, and developmental behavioral characteristics.
- Student behavior management strategies and techniques.
- Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
- Basic arithmetical concepts.
Skills and Ability to:
- Adhere to confidentiality laws regarding student information.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied ages.
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Routinely and correctly lift and carry weights up to, but not to exceed 50 pounds Comments and Other Information
Required Documents:
Official Transcripts Current CPR/First Aid Certification Child Development "Associate" Teacher Permit (or higher)
Qualified candidates will be contacted via telephone with a testing date and time.
Testing Location:
9330 East Avenue U Littlerock, CA 93543