Lead Instructional Assistant-Early Childhood

# Lead Instructional Assistant - Early Childhood Shasta County Office of Education

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### Application Details

• Application Deadline: Until Filled
• Date Posted: 3/13/2026
• Contact: Rachel Howell
• Phone: 530-395-1929
• Number of Openings: 7
• Salary: $18.94 - $25.47 Per Hour
• Additional Salary Info: Salary based on relevant experience.
• Length of Work Year: Permanent (11 months)
• Employment Type: Part Time

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### About the Employer We are located in beautiful Northern California on the Sacramento River near Shasta Lake, Whiskeytown Lake, Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen, and many other natural wonders. We are an outdoor enthusiasts ideal destination. If you are searching for a place with affordable homes where you can escape traffic and congestion and with a true sense of community, then come explore Shasta County, California.

We are committed to ensuring that all students receive a quality education taught by highly qualified and motivated staff committed to the academic, social, and emotional needs of every student.

Our Mission at the Shasta County Office of Education: To be leaders in educational excellence, offering support to schools and community to ensure Shasta County students receive a quality education, preparing them for high school graduation and success in career and college. It is a mission we do not take lightly.

We are accountable to our clients not only in providing a quality education for our youth but also in maintaining sound management practices and care in how we provide oversight to the 25 school districts in Shasta County. Together with the school district superintendents, we have developed common goals centered around collaboration and support for all students throughout Shasta County.

#### Core Values

• Service to and Engagement: Of school districts and community partners and each other for the benefit of all students.
• Hopeful and Helpful: Aspire to improve and innovate.
• Shared humor and joy.
• Trustworthy: Attract, hire, and retain the best employees.

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### Job Description

Position Title: Lead Instructional Assistant - Early Childhood - State Preschool

Purpose: The job of Lead Instructional Assistant - Early Childhood - State Preschool is done to provide support to the instructional program within the assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students to provide support to teachers and staff and to take on the role of teacher in his/her absence.

Reports To: Assigned Administrator/Supervisor.

#### Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials; also plans curriculum on lesson plans under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting program regulations.
• Assists with the development and implementation of instructional programs and lesson plans (e.g., under the supervision of assigned teacher, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Assists students individually or in small groups with classroom activities (e.g., language, literacy, numerics, etc.) for the purpose of introducing, practicing, and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching individual developmental goals and academic goals.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Completes anecdotal observations for the purpose of assisting in the collection of assessment support.
• Conducts on-going assessments of children for the purpose of assisting the teacher with the completion of regional assessments.
• Implements, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains classroom equipment and work area for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Provides immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g., diapering, hygiene, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g., accidents, inappropriate social behavior, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g., injured student, behavioral incidents, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Supervises and zones children in all activities throughout the day for the purpose of ensuring the safety of all children.
• Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the preparation and implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.
• Visually supervises individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, playground, field trips, library, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

#### Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

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### Job Requirements

#### Minimum Qualifications

Skills Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Operating standard office equipment.
• Using pertinent software applications.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Adhering to safety practices and procedures.

Knowledge Knowledge is required to perform basic math (including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios), read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, present information to others, and understand complex multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Concepts of grammar and punctuation.
• Stages of child development and learning styles.
• Age-appropriate activities.
• Job-related codes, laws, rules, regulations, policies.
• Practicing cultural competency while working collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals.

Ability Ability is required to schedule activities, collate data, and use basic job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others, work with data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to:

• Work with a wide diversity of individuals.
• Work with a variety of data and utilize a variety of job-related equipment.
• Problem solve to identify issues and create action plans.
• Problem solve with data (requires independent interpretation of guidelines).
• Problem solve with equipment (limited to moderate).

Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Communicating with diverse groups.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Setting priorities.
• Working as part of a team.
• Working with constant interruptions and adapting to changing work priorities.

Responsibility Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures, leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others, operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organizations services.

#### Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands:

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally, the job requires:

• 10% Sitting
• 60% Walking
• 30% Standing

The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

#### Experience Job-related experience is desired.

#### Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires completion of 12 Early Childhood Education coursework units in the following core areas:
• Human or Child Development
• Child, Family, and Community
• Introduction to Curriculum
• Any other 3-unit early childhood education (ECE) course.

#### Equivalency Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

• Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) Teacher Permit or ability to obtain the permit within 30 days of date of hire.
• Note: The stated education and experience requirements are the preferred minimum qualifications for this job. However, relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement, and relevant education certificates and/or licenses may substitute for the experience requirement.

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### Required Testing, Certificates, and Clearances

• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification issued by an authorized agency.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Teacher Permit.
• Continuing Education Training.
• Clearances:
• Blood Borne Pathogen.
• Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting.
• Integrated Pest Management.
• Sexual Harassment.
• Mandated Reporter (AB 1207).
• New Hire Orientation.
• Department of Justice & FBI LiveScan Clearance.
• Current Pertussis (TDAP), Measles (MMR), and Influenza Immunizations.
• Pre-Placement Health Assessment.
• Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Clearance.

#### FLSA Status Non-Exempt.

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### Application Procedure

Submit a completed online application via EDJOIN or a paper application found under the "Links Related to this Job" on the right (click on "Classified Application").

Requirements:

• Requires completion of 12 Early Childhood Education coursework units in the following core areas: Human or Child Development, Child, Family, and Community, Introduction to Curriculum, and any other 3-unit early childhood education (ECE) course.
• Associates degree preferred.

Optional Submissions:

• Submit a Letter of Introduction stating educational background and experience as it relates to this position.
• Submit a current resume.

Paper Application Instructions: If submitting by paper application, mail or drop off the complete package (see requirements above) to:

Shasta County Office of EducationATTN: Human Resources 1644 Magnolia Avenue Redding, CA 96001

Copy of Transcript Showing the completion of 12 Early Childhood Education coursework units in the following core areas: Human or Child Development, Child, Family, and Community, Introduction to Curriculum, and any other 3-unit early childhood education (ECE) course.

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### Comments and Other Information

Locations & Schedules

• Bella Vista: 7:35 am - 11:30 am | 12:25 pm - 4:20 pm
• Bonny View: 7:30 am - 11:25 am | 10:30 am - 2:25 pm
• Grand Oaks: 8:00 am - 11:55 am | 12:30 pm - 4:25 pm
• Hilltop: 7:45 am - 11:40 am | 8:00 am - 11:55 am | 10:00 am - 3:55 pm | 12:20 pm - 4:15 pm | 12:25 pm - 4:20 pm
• Juniper: 7:45 am - 11:40 am | 8:00 am - 11:55 am | 8:00 am - 11:55 am | 12:20 pm - 4:14 pm
• Millville: 12:25 pm - 4:20 pm
• Rother: 7:45 am - 11:40 pm | 7:45 am - 11:40 pm
• Shasta Meadows: 10:30 am - 2:25 pm

Position Details:

• 19.75 hours per week
• Permanent 11-month positions
• Under the direction of a supervisor, provide quality child care, learning activities, and a safe and caring environment for children in an assigned early childhood program.
• Assist with planning and implementing a variety of activities to meet the needs and interests of children.

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