Substitute Preschool Aide

About the Employer

The City of Exeter has a well-known reputation as a charming community with a quaint downtown rich history and murals that people travel long distances to see. Exeter is also known for being a great place to live and raise children and the school district plays a key role in maintaining that reputation. The Exeter Unified School District is comprised of two elementary schools serving students Pre-school thru grade 5 a middle school with grades 6-8 a comprehensive high school a continuation high school a community day school and a variety of alternative education programs to meet student needs. We provide students with a high-quality education that is enhanced by a technology device for every student in every classroom access to music beginning in elementary school and a wide range of extra and co-curricular activities that leads to well-rounded graduates. Nearly all of our students pursue an education or certificate training after leaving Exeter Union High School. Our District has three main focus areas that have between 3-5 goals each. The three areas are Safety Academics and Connectedness. We strive to provide the safest place possible for our students and staff. We regularly perform safety drills routinely examine procedures and work diligently to maintain and improve all school facilities. We have rigorous academics that include Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses taught on our high school campus complemented by award-winning elective programs in Agriculture Music and Graphic Arts Media and Entertainment (GAME). The goals in the area of Connectedness include 100% of our students participating in at least one extra or co-curricular activity such as sports music academic competitions or active club membership.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Substitute Preschool Aide provides temporary support to schools and classrooms on an as-needed basis. The position fills in for preschool instructional classroom student support or other school aides during absences vacancies or other staffing needs. The Substitute Aide assists teachers and school staff in creating a safe supportive and positive learning environment for the direction of the classroom teacher administrator or designated staff member the Substitute Preschool Aide assists with daily classroom activities student supervision instructional support and other duties appropriate to the assigned position and school site.

Requirements / Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:One (1) year of successful experience involving contact with children in an instructional capacity in a school preferred. High school diploma or equivalent; AA degree or 48 units or Certification of Passage of the Instructional Aide Assessment completion of Preschool Packet (additional forms required-contact District Office)

Important Notice: Effective January 1 2026 under the Education Code section 44051 (California SB 848) applicants for noncertificated (classified) positions must list all prior employment with school districts county offices of education charter schools and state special schools regardless of duration including full-time part-time and substitute work. Failure to disclose all previous educational employment may result in application disqualification or if hired termination for Unified School District conducts professional reference checks and SB 848 employment verification checks before contacting applicants regarding the next steps in the hiring process. To avoid delays please ensure you have listed professional references and mandatory employment disclosures contact with a valid email address.(*Note: If we have an adequate number of classified substitutes on our list we will refer to submitted applications if additional support is needed)

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters and must be signed)
• Paraprofessional Testing
• Proof of HS Graduation (Copy of HS diploma or HS transcripts verify graduate date; or the equivalent; Or higher degree awarded if applicable)
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:One (1) year of successful experience involving contact with children in an instructional capacity in a school preferred. High school diploma or equivalent; AA degree or 48 units or Certification of Passage of the Instructional Aide Assessment completion of Preschool Packet (additional forms required-contact District Office)

Important Notice: Effective January 1 2026 under the Education Code section 44051 (California SB 848) applicants for noncertificated (classified) positions must list all prior employment with school districts county offices of education charter schools and state special schools regardless of duration including full-time part-time and substitute work. Failure to disclose all previous educational employment may result in application disqualification or if hired termination for Unified School District conducts professional reference checks and SB 848 employment verification checks before contacting applicants regarding the next steps in the hiring process. To avoid delays please ensure you have listed professional references and mandatory employment disclosures contact with a valid email address.(*Note: If we have an adequate number of classified substitutes on our list we will refer to submitted applications if additional support is needed)

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters and must be signed)
• Paraprofessional Testing
• Proof of HS Graduation (Copy of HS diploma or HS transcripts verify graduate date; or the equivalent; Or higher degree awarded if applicable)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

The town of Exeter is situated at the base of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The area has scenic beauty a thriving business community and a population who take great pride in the towns heritage quality housing great schools and a very low incidence of crime. Exeter is located on State Highway 65 2 miles south of Highway 198 and 15 miles east of Highway 99. Exeter is within a 3 to 4 hour drive to both Los Angeles and San Francisco and 30 minutes from the entrance to Sequoia National Park. Exeters population is about 10350 and our city leaders are determined to retain our small town charm while making room for conservative growth. Exeter has a variety of antique stores specialty shops services restaurants and lodging. Exeter has a long tradition of annual events and Unified School District Is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Exeter Unified School District does not discriminate in employment or any program on the basis of age creed sex race ethnic background marital status national origin genetic information or handicap.

Comments and Other Information

The town of Exeter is situated at the base of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The area has scenic beauty a thriving business community and a population who take great pride in the towns heritage quality housing great schools and a very low incidence of crime. Exeter is located on State Highway 65 2 miles south of Highway 198 and 15 miles east of Highway 99. Exeter is within a 3 to 4 hour drive to both Los Angeles and San Francisco and 30 minutes from the entrance to Sequoia National Park. Exeters population is about 10350 and our city leaders are determined to retain our small town charm while making room for conservative growth. Exeter has a variety of antique stores specialty shops services restaurants and lodging. Exeter has a long tradition of annual events and Unified School District Is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Exeter Unified School District does not discriminate in employment or any program on the basis of age creed sex race ethnic background marital status national origin genetic information or handicap.