PSD Teacher Aide II - Preschool Services
Salary: $40,123.20 - $49,046.40 Annually Location: Throughout San Bernardino County, CA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 26-23528-01 Department: Human Services - Preschool Services Opening Date: 02/07/2026 Closing Date: Continuous
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WANT TO BE PART OF A TEAM THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY? APPLY TODAY TO GET STARTED! IMMEDIATE VACANCIES AVAILABLE! REMOTE ASSIGNMENT BONUS Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000 ($500 upon hire, $500 upon completing 2,080 service hours, and $1,000 upon completing an additional 2,080 service hours).
Applicable Locations Only: Twentynine Palms, Barstow and Yucca Valley According to criteria established in the Preschool Services Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (see pages 47-48). The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Teacher Aide IIs who assist in the planning and implementation of lesson plans with teachers; assist with learning experiences; attend team meetings to learn new procedures; observe and report on the progress of children; document disabilities; report suspected child abuse; communicate with staff, parents, and children; serve food; and assist children with activities such as dressing and toileting.
An eligible list will be established to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout San Bernardino County.
Job Description
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These are contract positions to work approximately 12 months per year.
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Conditions of Employment
Sponsorship
San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Background Investigation
Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment. If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division, Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB).
Minimum Requirements
CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTION REQUIREMENTS:
Required Documentation
OPTION 1: Copy of the required valid/active CA Child Development Associate Teacher Permit (or higher-level permit).
OPTION 2: Copy of transcripts with qualifying coursework as indicated above (unofficial are accepted and must be legible). Required documentation MUST be attached to your application.
Education
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.)
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of basic principles and practices of early child development; act as a role model for children in a safe, supervised environment; understand and follow oral and written directions; and maintain a supportive and cooperative working relationship with children, staff members, and parents. Prior experience in a Head Start program is highly desirable and should be listed on the application.
Selection Process
There will be a determination of minimum qualifications based upon a review of the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
Application Procedure
Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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EEO/ADA
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference
Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.
Application Instructions
The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a determination of minimum qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the Application in order to be evaluated. (Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)
I have read and understand the above statements.
Minimum Qualifications
Indicate the option under which you qualify.
Option 1-Permit
Indicate below which valid/active CA Child Development Permit you possess. (Must be issued by California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC.) (A copy of valid Permit MUST be attached/submitted.)
Option 2-Education
Do you possess twelve (12) semester (18 quarter) core units of completed college coursework in Early Childhood Education or Child Development which includes the following courses?
Child/Human Growth and Development
Child, Family, and Community
Child and Family Relations and Programs/Curriculum (Transcripts with all qualifying coursework with a grade of "C" or better ("pass" and "credit" grades meet this requirement) MUST be attached/submitted.)
Yes, I possess the required coursework as listed above.
No, I do not possess the required coursework as listed above.
Not applicable, I am qualifying under Option 1-Permit.
Required Documentation
I understand that I must submit legible copies of all required documents (permit or transcripts) at the time of application submittal, or my application may be disqualified. Indicate the manner in which you are submitting your documents.