| Location | Buena Park, CA |
| Salary | $20.89–$25.38 Per Hour |
Instructional Assistant I - TK (5.7 hrs./day) at Buena Park School District
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Application Deadline
8/12/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/7/2026
Contact
Selene Mondragon
Number of Openings
3
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
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Range 13: $20.89 - $25.38 per hour 10 months/year
Length of Work Year
10 months/year
Employment Type
Part Time
Job Summary
Job Summary
Do you have overflowing patience, the energy of a TK dance party, and the ability to locate a missing glue stick in under 30 seconds? Then our Transitional Kindergarten Instructional Assistant might be your perfect fit! You ll help TK learners build confidence, master those all important ABC s and 123 s, navigate big feelings, and discover that school is a pretty amazing place to be. Everyday is different, every victory is worth celebrating, and you ll probably leave work with glitter on your shoes and a smile on your face! If you re ready to make a big impact on TK learners while having plenty of fun along the way, this position might be just for you!
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Requirements / Qualifications
General Qualifications for All Positions in this Range: Education: High School diploma or equivalent Experience: One year of paid or volunteer experience working with elementary-age children. Licensure/Certifications: Some positions will require employees to obtain within six (6) months of employment and maintain a first aid & CPR certificate. Additional State/Federal ESSA Requirements: IA employees must: -Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction, or -Pass the CBEST, or -Have completed two years of college (48 units), or -Possess an A. A. degree (or higher). . Unique, desirable qualifications for these positions includes: IA-I: Training or course work in child growth and development, instructional technology, or a closely related field.
General Hours & Work Schedules: IA-I: Monday-Friday, 17.5-28.5 hours per week, with morning and full school day shifts Existing Vacancies: Until Filled IA-TK: 1 vacancy at Emery IA-TK: 1 vacancy at Pendleton IA-TK: 1 vacancy at Whitaker Recruitment Process Expectations and Timelines: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in testing, and those that pass testing or provide proof of equivalency will be invited to the video interview process, which will include a qualifying assessment by an independent panel of experts who will refer qualified candidates forward for hiring considerations to the hiring managers. Candidates who are scored qualified by the independent panel, will be eligible for final hiring consideration, with all hiring managers who have vacancies, for up to 6 months before expiration of application requiring reapplication for additional consideration. Applicants must pass all portions of the testing process to proceed in the recruitment process and can retest after a 45 day waiting period. If hired, the position requires a fingerprint background check by the DOJ/FBI and TB assessment. Other Documents to Include in your Application:
Requirements / Qualifications
General Qualifications for All Positions in this Range: Education: High School diploma or equivalent Experience: One year of paid or volunteer experience working with elementary-age children. Licensure/Certifications: Some positions will require employees to obtain within six (6) months of employment and maintain a first aid & CPR certificate. Additional State/Federal ESSA Requirements: IA employees must: -Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction, or -Pass the CBEST, or -Have completed two years of college (48 units), or -Possess an A. A. degree (or higher). . Unique, desirable qualifications for these positions includes: IA-I: Training or course work in child growth and development, instructional technology, or a closely related field.
General Hours & Work Schedules: IA-I: Monday-Friday, 17.5-28.5 hours per week, with morning and full school day shifts Existing Vacancies: Until Filled IA-TK: 1 vacancy at Emery IA-TK: 1 vacancy at Pendleton IA-TK: 1 vacancy at Whitaker Recruitment Process Expectations and Timelines: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in testing, and those that pass testing or provide proof of equivalency will be invited to the video interview process, which will include a qualifying assessment by an independent panel of experts who will refer qualified candidates forward for hiring considerations to the hiring managers. Candidates who are scored qualified by the independent panel, will be eligible for final hiring consideration, with all hiring managers who have vacancies, for up to 6 months before expiration of application requiring reapplication for additional consideration. Applicants must pass all portions of the testing process to proceed in the recruitment process and can retest after a 45 day waiting period. If hired, the position requires a fingerprint background check by the DOJ/FBI and TB assessment. Other Documents to Include in your Application:
Comments and Other Information
Buena Park School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students, district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics at a district site, program and/or activity. Policy 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures Regulation 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures Regulation 1312.4 Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures Policy 4119.11 Sexual Harassment - Employee and Applicants Regulation 4119.11 Sexual Harassment - Employee and Applicants Policy 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment - Students Regulation 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment - Students Policy 5145.7 Sexual Harassment - Students Regulation 5145.7 Sexual Harassment - Students Complaints: BPSD Superintendent, 6885 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620 (714) 522-8412
Comments and Other Information
Buena Park School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students, district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics at a district site, program and/or activity. Policy 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures Regulation 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures Regulation 1312.4 Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures Policy 4119.11 Sexual Harassment - Employee and Applicants Regulation 4119.11 Sexual Harassment - Employee and Applicants Policy 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment - Students Regulation 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment - Students Policy 5145.7 Sexual Harassment - Students Regulation 5145.7 Sexual Harassment - Students Complaints: BPSD Superintendent, 6885 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620 (714) 522-8412
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