Preschool Instructional Assistant

Preschool Instructional Assistant

The Lawndale Elementary School District has three openings for Preschool Instructional Assistant. This position is a 10-month position that accumulates one paid vacation and sick day per month of employment. LESD provides a $1,000 per year career enrichment program for employees. Please see our webpage for more detailed information regarding salary schedules, job descriptions, benefits, etc. LESD Building Brighter Futures – join us!

Requirements / Qualifications

Carson School (40hrs/wk Benefit Eligible) Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4 pm Carson School (20hrs/wk) Monday Friday 7:30 am -11:30 am B. Mitchell School (20hrs/wk) Monday Friday 10 am -2 pm Schedule and location subject to change Candidates should have at least one year of experience working with preschool age children. In addition, proof of immunization/verification (Senate Bill 792) is required for Pertussis, Whooping Cough, Measles and Influenza as well as proof of tuberculosis clearance and a health screen report. Possession of a valid California Driver's License, CPR/First Aid certification, and TB clearance is also required. Applicants must have a high school diploma (or its recognized equivalent) and 12 units in Early Childhood Education. Per California requirements, a Child Development Assistant Permit is also required (per State Regulations). You will be required to pass an academic assessment test (conducted/provided by LESD).

• Certification (Child Development Permit)
• Copy of Transcript (12 Units in Early Childhood Education or AA Degree in Early Childhood Education)
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Driver's License Copy
• Health (Proof of Health Screening Report)
• Other (Proof of Immunization Verification (Required immunizations; Pertussis, Whooping Cough, Measles and Influenza (flu))
• Proof of HS Graduation (Proof of HS Graduation or equivalent)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Current LESD Employees (excluding Substitutes): To apply please submit a reassignment request form via laserfiche, with all required documents by the closing date and time. Substitutes must apply on Edjoin. Board Policy 4030: The Board of Trustees desires to provide a positive and safe work environment where employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants are free from harassment and are assured of equal access and opportunities in accordance with law. No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee'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. Effective January 1, 2026, all applicants for classified positions must provide a complete and accurate record of prior employment with all educational institutions, regardless of the length of service. This includes school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and state special schools. This information is required to comply with Senate Bill 848 (SB848).