Children's Center Teacher Assistant (Fall)

Location: San Diego, California

Posted: 2026-05-23

Employment Type: This is a year-round part-time position. Fall shifts begin as soon as August 24 and ideally continue working throughout the Academic year, Winter, Spring, and Summer semesters. The Children's Center is closed for approximately two weeks over Winter Break.

General Purpose

Under the direction of the classroom Master Teacher and Cottage Supervisor, this position provides a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for children enrolled in the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Functions

Plans for and provides a safe, healthy, caring and engaging environment for children enrolled in our program
Plans and initiates developmentally appropriate activities that promote the growth and development of the whole child
Assists in caregiving routines such as hand washing, serving meals, diapering, toileting, and naptime, as assigned
Contributes daily observations to compile for assessments of children
Works with children and adults in the program under the supervision of the classroom Supervisor, Master, or Associate Teachers
Helps to care for classroom equipment including set-up and clean-up of both indoor and outdoor areas according to shift worked
Maintains order and neatness in all classroom and outdoor areas

Customer Service and Collaboration

Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with various A.S. and University departments

Safety

Ensures all operations are conducted with safety of staff and customers as first priority

Job Requirements

Education: Students must be enrolled in at least half time units at SDSU. Minimum enrolled in or have 2 Child and Family Development units and working towards obtaining a total of 6 CFD units. CFD major/minor preferred.

Experience: Experience working in a child care preferred, but not required.

License & Certification Preferred: Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training, including Infant and Child. Work toward obtaining Associate Teacher Credential.

SCHEDULE & WORKING CONDITIONS

Regular scheduled shifts are MWF or TTh scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Mandatory staff training is held Friday from 4:00-5:30 p.m. once a month.

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY

Range I, Step I - $17.75 per hour