Instructional Assistant, Preschool

About the Employer

Laguna Beach Unified School District is widely recognized as an outstanding district throughout Orange County and the state. This reputation for quality is a result of many factors. First, Laguna Beach is a district with a clear, unwavering focus on student learning. Our students experience the very best teaching and learning strategies based on research and strong professional development. Student achievement has increased year over year and our students are among the highest-achieving students in the state.


The District is recognized for the quality of leadership on the school board and in the schools. Our school board members are truly committed to public education. They provide the District with the focus and oversight needed to ensure that we are able to serve our students well, with an emphasis on the whole child. Our principals work closely with our teachers and staff members to set high goals and then work diligently to accomplish those goals.


In Laguna Beach Unified School District, we are incredibly fortunate to have strong community support as shown by the PTA and the SchoolPower Foundation. The continued support and investment of these organizations has allowed us to provide a truly exceptional learning environment for our students, who are able to choose among a wide array of activities and learning experiences. Together, we are providing a sterling education for our students, who are the future leaders of our country and our world. We are confident their experience here in the Laguna Beach schools will launch them into a successful future.

Job Summary

The positions begin in the 24-25 school year with a start date of August 18, 2026.
8 hours per day 10-month Academic work calendar (209 days)


Working hours - Work day is 8.5 hours with a 1/2 hour unpaid lunch)
1 position 7:30 - 4:00 pm

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

All communication, with the exception of the Edjoin process, should be directed through the Human Resources Offices of Laguna Beach Unified. Any applicant who attempts to directly contact the site Principal, department Director, Board Member(s) or any staff member with the intent of influencing the outcome of the hiring process will be disqualified from candidacy for this position.


Persons who anticipate needing special accommodations or who have questions about physical access may contact Jennifer de Encio View phone number on click.appcast.io for information regarding the arrangements for accommodations.


It is a policy of the Laguna Beach Unified School District that no applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Title IX coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Michael Conlon at 550 Blumont Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, or at View phone number on click.appcast.io and email at View email address on click.appcast.io.


District employees work in a smoke-free environment.