Transitional Kindergarten Instructional Assistant at Mountain View Whisman School District

Mountain View Whisman School District · Mountain View, United States Of America · Onsite

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Transitional Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

JobID: 2434

Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant - General

Date Posted:
10/3/2025

Location:
Sites as assigned and needed

Closing Date:
until filled

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Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday
6 hours/day; 30 hours/week
*Start date: To be Determined for the 2025-26 school year

Position Description
Under the supervision of the certificated teacher and the site principal, the instructional assistant will assist the teacher in presentation, preparation of teaching materials, and other activities for children. Instructional assistants may be assigned to programs such as preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, Title I, and other site-based programs.

Compensation
Salary Range: $26.75/hour - $35.85/hour (New employees to the District, no higher than Step 6 $34.14)
*Based on the 2025-26 Classified Salary Schedule

Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• AA degree or equivalent in course work relating to education
• Six months experience in the care and supervision of children desired
• Preschool – Six (6) ECE units required
• First Aid Certification
• CPR Certification
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License or other valid State issued ID
• Willing to complete appropriate training
• Bilingual – For positions designated “Bilingual/Biliterate required,” successful completion of test certifying competence and literacy in English and another language, determined by MVWSD, is required.

Skills/Abilities
• Ability to make decisions regarding health and safety of children
• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with students, staff, and community
• Maintains confidentiality of records and discussions
• Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
• Ability to speak clearly and effectively
• Follow oral and written directions
• Work independently
• Ability to use necessary office equipment

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities
• Assist children individually or in small groups in academic areas to support, review and reinforce curriculum
• Assist children with activities relating to the development of small muscles and hand-eye coordination
• Perform basic clerical work related to supporting students
• Lead activities designed to assist children to achieve motor control and body awareness
• Observe behavior of children carefully to ensure safety and respond appropriately
• Guide students to settle disputes and assist in implement behavior management plans
• Set up work areas and assist in preparation of materials
• Assist with classroom clerical tasks and preparation of materials as directed
• Attend to children’s physical needs in the classroom
• Supervise and facilitate children in playground activities related to classroom activities and on educational field trips
• Participate in staff meetings and training as required or need
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Assist teacher in supervising student’s classroom and playground activities
• Help student(s) work independently
• Provide individual assistance to students in the areas of academic and basic self-help skills such as toileting, washing and feeding
• Assist student in developing skills which lead to success in the educational environment
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Preschool and Bilingual: Other duties as required by the specific position or assignment

ADA Profile
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time; ability to sit, bend, kneel, perform grasping and handling motions and torso rotations on a continuous basis, lift, carry or move up to 25 lbs., ability to reach in all directions; adequate sight or corrected vision to read printed directions or instructions; hear and speak to communicate with co-workers, students and the public; dexterity of the hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.

Supervised by: Site or Department Administrator
Evaluated by: Site or Department Administrator

The Mountain View Whisman School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Mountain View Whisman School District requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Erin Green at 650-526-3500, 1400 Montecito Ave., Mountain View, CA 94043, or [email protected].

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