MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to [1] graduation from high school; supplemented by six (6) college semester units in early childhood education or closely-related subjects; [2] having twelve (12) college semester units or the securing of an additional six (6) college semester units in Early Childhood Education within twelve (12) months of employment in this classification; and [3] at least six (6) months of demonstrated experience working with pre-school aged children. Transcripts must be included with a district application. THE POSITION: Persons employed in this classification work under the direction of and generally provide assistance to an Early Education Instructor or other assigned supervisor in the care, training, and supervision of children between the ages of eighteen (18) months and five (5) years of age. This classification is assigned to a work schedule consistent with the needs of the Early Education Program, which may differ from the regular school district calendar and work schedule.

THE EXAMINATION: Candidates may be examined on their knowledge of child behavior, instructional methods, child guidance, English language usage, math, the ability to follow instructions, and the ability to work well with others. The Early Education Assistant job classification could be full or part-time, 10 or 12 months/year. Current vacancies are full-time If you have at least 6 units or credit hours of college coursework in early childhood education or closely-related subjects, you are eligible to waive the written examination by attaching unofficial transcripts to your application. Your GPA will be converted to your written examination score.