NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Instructional Assistant, BEARS
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.18/hr - $25.80/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the Berkeley Unified School District to support early childhood education programs. The role involves providing tutorial support, assisting with lesson plans, and supervising children in educational settings.
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Responsibilities
Provide tutorial support and early childhood education services to children enrolled in an assigned program; tutor individual students in a variety of subject areas; and assist with implementing lesson plans as assigned by the position
Collaborate with teacher in planning instructional activities; Support and deliver instruction under the guidance of the teacher(s)
Assist with the development of lesson plans; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance
Assist with maintaining various student records, files, logs, and reports related to student attendance, progress, and assigned activities
Assist with snack and lunch time as assigned; assist children with eating activities; assist students with washing hands and faces after play times and meals; as needed
Provide classroom support to the teacher(s) by setting up work areas and displays, and distributing and collecting paper, supplies, and materials; assist in maintaining a safe, orderly, and sanitary classroom and play environment (e.g., set up activities and store play equipment; clean and disinfect tables, play equipment, and other classroom areas as assigned)
Assist with active supervision of children in educational settings; accompany and assist with the supervision of students on field trips; use positive reinforcement strategies and other approved techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behaviors
Consult with the teacher and use protocols as needed to implement appropriate intervention strategies
Administer basic first aid and CPR as required; assist teacher with emergency plans and drills (e.g., fire, earthquake, lockdown); follow emergency procedures and protocols as assigned
Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development as assigned
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school supplemented by six (6) units of college-level coursework in early childhood education
One year of experience working with students or families in a social services or educational environment
Incumbents must meet requirements specified under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
State Bill 792 (SB 792) requires employees at childcare facilities to be immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles
Between August 1 and December 1 of each year, employees and volunteers must receive an influenza vaccine or submit an opt-out declaration
Preferred
Valid first aid and CPR certificate preferred
Some incumbents in this classification may be required to speak, read and write in a designated second language
Benefits
Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and family in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum.
This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer paid contributions.
All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.
Regular, non-management, District employees shall accrue vacation as follows: 1-3 Years: Ten (10) working days per year until he/she has completed four (4) years of service.
4-9 Years: Fifteen (15) working days per year until he/she has completed ten (10) years of service.
10-14 Years: Twenty (20) working days per year until he/she has completed fifteen (15) years of service.
15+ Years: Twenty-five (25) working days per year.
Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year: Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days), Winter Board Holiday (3 Days), New Year's Holiday (2 Days), Martin Luther King's Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Spring Board Holiday, Malcolm X's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth.
School Year employees may receive sixteen (17) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July).
Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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