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Instructional Assistant - Preschool (Wood Canyon Elementary School)

Capistrano Unified School District
San Juan Capistrano, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 6/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026

Instructional Assistant - Preschool (Wood Canyon Elementary School) at Capistrano Unified School District

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Application Deadline

7/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/23/2026
Contact
Jennifer King
949-234-9364
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$20.32 - $22.41 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 23, Step 1 begins at $20.32, however, with Superintendent or designee approval and written verification of work experience beyond the job description requirements, beginning salary placement could be as high as Step 3, $22.41 per hour.
Length of Work Year
9.5 months per year /17.5 hours per week
Employment Type
Part Time
Education/Experience Requirement
Completion of the twelfth grade; six months of experience in an early childhood setting is preferred. Twelve ECE core units in the areas of Child Growth and Development; Child Family and Community; and Programs/Curriculum (transcripts must be attached to your application)
Additional Requirement
Pass a District proficiency test in English usage, language arts and math, OR have passed the CBEST OR have completed 60 semester units of college. Please attach transcripts.

Requirements / Qualifications

Answer all questions completely and accurately. Failure to fully complete the application may result in disqualification. Candidates are required to provide detailed information on the application as specified. Supplemental attachments will not be considered in lieu of information on the application. The recruiting process includes a variety of assessments (i.e., written tests, oral interviews, and/or performance examinations). All applicant communication will be sent via email from no-reply@edjoin.org to the email address listed on the application submitted. Please make sure that you check your Spam/Bulk mail regularly. Applications are screened using the following uniform and objective criteria; 1. The Education/Experience requirement(s) as indicated in the job description, and 2. The completed application including the required certifications and attachments. Offers of employment for new employees are contingent upon the successful completion of Live Scan Fingerprint clearances and TB clearances.

PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO THIS APPLICATION: (Please attach as a .pdf ) 1. COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS showing 12-semester units of course work in ECE (Early Childhood Education) covering the general areas of Child Growth and Development, Child Family and Community, and Programs/Curriculum. 2. ALSO REQUIRED: Pass a District proficiency test in English usage, language arts, and math or have passed the CBEST or have completed 60-semester college units. Please attach your transcripts for verification.

Requirements / Qualifications

Answer all questions completely and accurately. Failure to fully complete the application may result in disqualification. Candidates are required to provide detailed information on the application as specified. Supplemental attachments will not be considered in lieu of information on the application. The recruiting process includes a variety of assessments (i.e., written tests, oral interviews, and/or performance examinations). All applicant communication will be sent via email from no-reply@edjoin.org to the email address listed on the application submitted. Please make sure that you check your Spam/Bulk mail regularly. Applications are screened using the following uniform and objective criteria; 1. The Education/Experience requirement(s) as indicated in the job description, and 2. The completed application including the required certifications and attachments. Offers of employment for new employees are contingent upon the successful completion of Live Scan Fingerprint clearances and TB clearances.

PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO THIS APPLICATION: (Please attach as a .pdf ) 1. COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS showing 12-semester units of course work in ECE (Early Childhood Education) covering the general areas of Child Growth and Development, Child Family and Community, and Programs/Curriculum. 2. ALSO REQUIRED: Pass a District proficiency test in English usage, language arts, and math or have passed the CBEST or have completed 60-semester college units. Please attach your transcripts for verification.

Comments and Other Information

All prospective employees hired for Early Childhood Education/Preschool positions will be required to provide proof of vaccination and/or a clearance certificate for: 1. TB (Tuberculosis) 2. MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) 3. TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) 4. Flu Vaccine (optional) The Capistrano Unified School District does not discriminate against any person, based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of 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, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (5 CCR 4610). WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Laura Lyon Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Services Title IX/Compliance Officer 33122 Valle Road San Juan Capistrano, California 92675 (949) 234-9200 Dr. Meg Ervais Assistant Superintendent, Instruction and Curriculum 504 Compliance Officer, Secondary Brad Shearer Assistant Superintendent, Instruction and Curriculum 504 Compliance Officer, Elementary 33122 Valle Road San Juan Capistrano, California 92675 (949) 234-9200

Comments and Other Information


All prospective employees hired for Early Childhood Education/Preschool positions will be required to provide proof of vaccination and/or a clearance certificate for: 1. TB (Tuberculosis) 2. MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) 3. TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) 4. Flu Vaccine (optional) The Capistrano Unified School District does not discriminate against any person, based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of 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, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (5 CCR 4610). WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Laura Lyon Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Services Title IX/Compliance Officer 33122 Valle Road San Juan Capistrano, California 92675 (949) 234-9200 Dr. Meg Ervais Assistant Superintendent, Instruction and Curriculum 504 Compliance Officer, Secondary Brad Shearer Assistant Superintendent, Instruction and Curriculum 504 Compliance Officer, Elementary 33122 Valle Road San Juan Capistrano, California 92675 (949) 234-9200
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