Teacher Assistant, Itinerant - Preschool (2026-27 School year only)

Job Summary

Itinerant Teacher Assistant works under the direction and supervision of the Site Supervisor and Child Development Director. The Assistant is responsible in supervising and interacting directly with the children. Assistant will assist the Site Supervisor in facilitating all aspects of the planning, organization, and implementation of the daily program.

Requirements

/ Qualifications Education:

• High School diploma or recognized equivalent and Associate Teacher Permit, or 12 ECE/CD core units
• Consideration for six (6) core units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD) and proof of current enrollment in remaining 6 units of core courses (ECE) that will be completed within one year.
• Core Courses: Child/Human Growth and Development, Preschool Program/curriculum, child/family/community Experience:
• Experience working in a state preschool preferred. Application Process: To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit:
• An online application
• A cover letter addressing specific skills you possess for the position.
• A resume that clearly describes education and employment background, including dates of employment.
• 2 Professional Letters of Recommendation Personal reference checking will be completed in the final hiring process. Human Resources must receive all supporting documents before the deadline to complete your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Edjoin.org requires all supporting documents to be in PDF format, or your documents will not attach. If you are unable to attach your documents, we will gladly assist you through the process. Contact Human Resources by phone at (707) 262-4151 or by email, at abvaldez@lakecoe.org, if you have any questions. Comments and Other Information The Lake County Office of Education offers the following benefits to regular classified employees:
• Health and Welfare - annual benefits cap in the amount of $17,500 for full-time employees or part-time employees, 6+ hours per day at a prorated rate. Includes medical, prescription, dental, and vision for the employee and all eligible dependents, based on the tier of coverage selected by the employee. Employee out-of-pocket contribution amount will vary based on the selection. An employee may purchase coverage through a 125-cafeteria plan.
• Longevity Pay (Years: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35. prorated based on service days/hours)
• Paid Sick Leave (96 hours per year/prorated based on service days/hours)
• Vacation Pay (15 to 27 days/Yr. depending on years of district service)
• Paid Holidays (See District Calendar)
• Retirement plan contributions (4+ hours per day)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance (4+ hours per day)
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