Child Care Attendant Substitute **Open to all qualified INSIDE/OUTSIDE applicants**

Job Summary

To establish a substitute pool for 2026/2027 school year.
This position provides coverage at State Pre-school sites district-wide.

On call as needed
Monday - Friday
Working hours vary

Job Description / Essential Elements

EL RANCHO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CHILD CARE ATTENDANT

DEFINITION: Assist the teacher in providing care, supervision, and learning activities for the children as assigned; assists with nutrition activities; participates in parent activities; attends staff development sessions; assists with health activities; under the supervision of the teacher, assists with recordkeeping.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Assist in the supervision of children as assigned; assist the teacher in providing an educational program; confers with the teacher in regard to special individualized activities; keeps physical facilities clean and in order as necessary; helps with training of volunteer aides; attends staff development sessions; assists with parent workshops and parent involvement activities; helps recruit children for the program; assists with record keeping; attends Parent Advisory Committee meetings; makes home phone calls when teacher requests assistance; helps plan and accompanies children on walking and longer field trips; may operate computer terminal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
The needs and behavior of the pre-school child.

Abilities to:
Work effectively with pre-school children; speak Spanish is desirable; work cooperatively with parents; keep accurate records; follow written and oral instructions.

Experience:
Some experience caring for groups of children is desirable; attendance, participation, or additional education in pre-school parent education programs is desirable.

Education:
At least an eight grade education.
6 early childhood education units preferred.

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Reviewed 2014

Requirements / Qualifications

Failure to provide the following required documents will result in applicant being screened out.

• Other (Proof of 6 Child Care Units or R.O.P. Certificate in Child Development)
• Proof of HS Graduation (High School Diploma or equivalent)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

State Required Immunizations (must be updated prior to Board approval):
• Influenza (Flu) – Annual
• Pertussis (Whooping Cough) – Every 10 years
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – Only once in a lifetime