Early Learning Instructor

SELECTION PROCEDURES
Only online applications, transcripts and required First Aid and CPR (American Red Cross or American Heart Association only) will be accepted: .
This is a "Promotional and Open" recruitment to establish an eligibility list, fill vacancies, and hire substitutes. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list. In a promotional and open recruitment, the promotional list shall take precedence.

When the promotional list contains fewer than three eligible and willing employees, certification of additional ranks shall then be made from the open list.
Positions in this classification are full-time, 40 hours per week, 11 months/184 work days per year.
The recruitment process will consist of a written and an oral technical interview, which is tentatively scheduled during the weeks of March 9, 2026 - March 27, 2026
. Qualified applicants will be notified by email.

The Downey Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation;

or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Downey Unified School District will provide you with one upon notice.

Under the direction of the assigned administrator, plan, organize and implement the approved curriculum for the development of children enrolled in the district preschool program; provide supervision, care and learning activities to preschool-age children in a classroom environment.

• Prepare, organize, and implement lesson plans and instructional activities; implement developmental assessment programs; develop goals and objectives consistent with student needs. E
• Establish, implement and reinforce classroom rules; supervise classroom activities and monitor and maintain discipline; establish standards of appropriate student behavior for the purpose of achieving effective participation in activities; provide a safe and optimal learning environment. E
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports, files, and program materials for the purpose of, but not limited to, documenting activities, issues and meeting compliance requirements. E
• Coordinate communication with parents by phone, correspondence and meetings as appropriate; answer questions and provide information to parents concerning child's progress, issues, classroom activities or other related matters; prepare and conduct formal and informal parent/teacher conferences. E
• Provide training and work direction to assistants and volunteers. E
• Establish and implement procedures for limiting the spread of infectious disease; disaster preparedness measures and emergency procedures; train parents, children and support staff in use of these procedures. E
• Monitor the health of preschool students and administer basic first aid, perform other health and safety related functions; notify appropriate personnel of health-related issues as necessary. E
• Assure appropriate classroom supplies and furniture, materials and food inventory are maintained for the purpose of ensuring a balance between budget and program needs are met; ensures proper furniture and supplies meet health and safety guidelines. E
• Participate in a variety of training and meetings such as workshops, conferences, and courses for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions. E
• Plan and schedule field trips, speakers and other special activities and projects. E
• Implements parent education program (e.g. orientation, small group discussions, resources, etc.) for the purpose of encouraging parent involvement and providing leadership to the program. E
• Perform related duties as required.

• Principles and theories of early childhood education and development.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Child guidance principles and practices.
• Symptoms of common childhood illnesses and child abuse.
• Basic first aid and CPR procedures.
• Methods of limiting the spread of infectious diseases.
• Record keeping techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling,…