Douglas County School District·Mountain View, California
The Educational Assistant provides support to teachers by assisting with instructional materials, classroom assignments, and clerical tasks. They also monitor students in various settings to ensure a safe, positive learning environment and mediate student conflicts.
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Job Posting Title: Educational Assistant I
Provides assistance to teachers in working with students, clerical tasks, and other functions. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.
--- Report observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, appropriate and inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
--- Perform general clerical tasks for the purpose of assisting teachers with instructional material.
--- Monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
--- Maintain instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/ for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
--- Assist teachers with classroom assignments for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
--- Assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
--- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
--- Administer minor first aid for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
--- Mediate student conflicts to ensure a safe educational environment.
Scheduled Hours Per Week: 15
$16.78 USD - $25.86 USD Hourly All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: October 31, 2026
Market context
Teaching assistant roles in California often see steady demand, especially in early childhood settings where classrooms need support with child development and daily care routines. These positions can be competitive because employers look for candidates with specific ECE coursework, practical knowledge of child development theories, and the physical ability to handle active classroom environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then have your 12+ ECE units and relevant experience ready when you apply.