Toddler & Preschool Assistant Teacher (Children's Center)

Cuesta College

Salary: $20.22 - $22.29 Hourly
Job Type:
Job Number: FY2526-00011
Location: North County Campus, CA
Department: Instruction
Closing: 8/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description Summary

This is an 11 month/100% FTE position.

DEFINITION
Under the general supervision of the Instructional Assistant (Lead Classroom Teacher), and Children's Center Director, support, all activities related to the children's classroom environment at the Cuesta College Early Childhood Education program. This includes supervising and guiding toddler or preschool children in developmentally appropriate social, emotional, physical, language, creative and cognitive activities. Assistant teachers should be able to communicate effectively with children, staff, students, faculty and parents.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Assistant Teacher must have the ability to demonstrate appropriate guidance practices and procedures taught through the Cuesta College Early Childhood Education program. Applicant must be able to model respectful, responsive, and reciprocal interaction as part of the daily curriculum.

This position supports and promotes student learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness by ensuring a quality program and services for children and their families and ensuring compliance with State licensing requirements.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Where You Will Work
Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.

Who We Are
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.
Additional information about the college can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html
The college planning documents can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html
Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/equity/index.html
We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/benefits-insurance/index.html

Essential Functions & Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Required

Minimum 24 ECE and general education units equal to an Associate of Arts Degree
- 12 units of ECE must include the core courses including child/human growth & development, child/family/community or child family relations; and program/curriculum. Applicant must have a minimum of three semester units or four quarter units in each of the core areas.

Knowledge of philosophies of the Program for Infant and Toddler Care.
To have completed or have the ability to take a 3-unit infant and toddler course (as required by licensing for work with infants and toddlers) within one year of employment.
Must be enrolled and maintain continued enrollment in coursework leading to an AA/AS or BA/BS degree in Child Development, other related field or a BA/BS in any other discipline

Experience:

Required

Minimum one year experience working in a CA State Licensed preschool or toddler center based program working 3 hours per day as an employee, laboratory student or combination of the two

Preferred

Completion of Laboratory or Supervised Field Experience equal to ECE 216;
Experience working in a college ECE laboratory school.

Knowledge of:

Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software;
Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; and
District policies and procedures.

Ability to:

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties; and
Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.

Physical ability to:

Read and comprehend printed matter and text and data on computer monitors;
See for the purpose of reading children's books, laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter;
Hear and understand speech at normal levels;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
Communicate intelligibly and effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondence, and/or email;
Sit or stand for extended periods of time both indoors and outdoors;
Bend, twist, push and pull, stoop, kneel, crawl, and climb;
Lift and/or carry 50 pounds for the purpose of picking up and lifting a child;
Sit on floor and/or small tables and chairs;
Exert manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation; and
Perform other duties as requested.

License and Certificates:

Required

Hold or willing to apply for a Child Development Permit at the Associate Teacher level or above;
Possess or obtain current First Aid and CPR Certification;
Possess a current California driver's license;
Current TB Clearance;
Up to date with all required immunizations according to the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing; must include Measles and Pertussis, Flu preferred.

Additional Information

This is an 11 month/100% FTE position.

This position will rotate to a new classroom yearly following a cohort of children.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY
Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.

Cover letter;
Resume;
Reference List (see further instructions below);
Unofficial transcripts;

Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.
Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

SALARY SCHEDULE
Below is the full salary schedule range for this position, steps A through E. Per Cuesta College's bargaining agreement, new employees are placed at Steps A through C, which is the anticipated hiring range also listed below. The bargaining agreement also includes step and longevity increases. For a full salary schedule, please see our website: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/salary_schedules.html

Salary Schedule Range: $3,505 - $4,261 per month.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,505 - $3,864 per month.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.

San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/clery_act

Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html

Interview Process Information

Selected applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview on Tuesday, August 26,2025.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cuesta

The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.

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