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Instructional Assistant - Early Learning Cover (Preschool Cover)

Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Costa Mesa, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/18/2026

Instructional Assistant - Early Learning Cover (Preschool Cover) at Newport-Mesa Unified School District

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Application Deadline

8/18/2026 11:55 AM Pacific

Date Posted
7/28/2026
Contact
Theresa Nguyen
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Hourly Rate: $22.81 - $27.73 (Advancement to the next salary step is six working months.)
Length of Work Year
10 months/year
Employment Type
Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

There is one vacancy within the Early Childhood Education Department (working 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months per year). This position can be assigned as support to various school sites. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of assigned Administrator, assist assigned teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment; assist instructional staff and teachers in conducting early learning and child development activities and in the preparation of instructional materials; provide care, supervision and learning activities to pre-kindergarten age children enrolled in a District early learning program; travel to assigned school sites. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and twelve (12) semester units, or equivalent quarter units, of early childhood education or child development core classes at an accredited college, university or occupational program. NOTE: Twelve (12) semester units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development are required. Transcripts must be included with application. Please make sure to attach transcripts to your application or they can be faxed to (714) 424-5038. If faxing, be sure to include a cover page that indicates your name, position title applying for and posting number. Regardless of method, transcripts must be received before posting closes. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver's license.

Requirements / Qualifications

Applications are only accepted online. You can submit your application by going to www.governmentjobs.com and clicking on the job seeker tab. Type in the keyword NMUSD and then click on the job title that you would like. On the right you will then see the word “apply.” Click on apply and it will take you to the login screen or if you do not have an account, you can create one there.

Requirements / Qualifications

Applications are only accepted online. You can submit your application by going to www.governmentjobs.com and clicking on the job seeker tab. Type in the keyword NMUSD and then click on the job title that you would like. On the right you will then see the word “apply.” Click on apply and it will take you to the login screen or if you do not have an account, you can create one there.

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