Hawthorne School District
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14120 Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-2276 FAX (310) 676-5174 E-Mail: gmedina@hawthorne.k12.ca.us
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
O P E N
PRESCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE
HOURS: 3-Hours per Day
WORK DAYS: 181 Days/Year
STARTING SALARY: RANGE 8 - $19.55-$21.58/Hour (Maximum of 2 years credit for work experience
in a public school district will be given.)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Funding for position is contingent upon receipt of Federal and State Funds.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans, organizes, and provides instruction, motivation, and guidance to preschool children.
- Aids preschool children in the development of social, behavior, motor, manipulative, language development,
and pre-readiness skills.
- Utilizes program goals, objectives and guidelines in developing lesson and instructional plans.
- Provides a variety of experiences in the development of language and communication skills, particularly with
children using English as a second language.
- Prepares, develops, and uses a variety of instructional aids and materials in the conduct of instructional and
training processes.
- Utilizes a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing children experiencing a wide range of
intellectual, physical, and emotional maturity.
- Reviews and evaluates the history and background of children in designing instructional activities to meet
their specific needs.
- Establishes standards of child behavior and uses a variety of behavior modification, reinforcement and
behavior shaping strategies in the conduct of behavior management programs.
- Instructs children in self help, cleanliness and grooming functions and activities.
- Encourages participation in singing, dance, rhythmic activities and in the use of various art and craft
materials.
- Performs a variety of housekeeping functions in maintaining the facility in safe, sanitary, and orderly
condition.
- Fosters cooperative social behaviors through the use of games and group projects.
- Conducts a variety of physical activities in the development of gross and fine motor skills.
- Continuously observes children to detect signs of over stimulation and fatigue.
- Evaluates students growth and development and discusses progress, concerns and issues with parents.
- Performs routine first aid and seeks assistance in the event of serious injury or illness.
- May assist in cleaning and changing children who have experienced toileting accidents.
- Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
✓ Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (must submit copy), and must meet one of the following
requirements:
➢ Have obtained an Associate’s (or higher) Degree (must submit copy), OR
➢ Have completed at least 2 years (48 semester units) of study at an institution of higher education (must
submit copy), OR
➢ Score 70% or better on the Hawthorne School District’s Instructional Aide Exam
Persons interested in applying and being interviewed for the position of Instructional Aide, must submit a
Classified Employment Application form, a copy of high school diploma, and college transcripts to the
Hawthorne School District Human Resources Office. Examinations and oral interviews will be scheduled
thereafter. Applications may be obtained by contacting the Classified Personnel Manager, Glinda Medina, at
(310) 676-2276 or on the District website at: www.hawthornesd.org.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REOPEN, READVERTISE, DELAY, OR CANCEL LISTING OF THIS POSITION
Hawthorne School District Is An Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action - Title IX Employer
The Hawt horne School District desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are
free from harassment in accordance with law. The Hawthorne School District prohibits employees from discriminating against or harassing any other employee or job
applicant on the basis of the person’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental
disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation.
6/13/2024 – Preschool (PrePARE)