Early Learning Paraprofessional : Dally Village Job No. 26-2887

Located in Northern California between San Francisco and Sacramento, Vacaville is a community of nearly 100,000 people. Vacaville Unified serves nearly 12,500 students from 18 schools.

VUSD works to achieve the mission of graduating all students by providing academic excellence and CHOICES that encourage unique and individualized learning experiences. We place precedence on imparting a sense of belonging and commitment to community. Fostering lifelong learning lays a foundation for character, work ethic, collaboration and confidence to aspire and achieve.

VUSD students are exposed to college and career readiness opportunities that give direction and purpose after graduation. We believe the outstanding talent and dedication of our teaching and support staff enables our students to accomplish great things.

About the Employer

VUSD works to achieve the mission of graduating all students by providing academic excellence and CHOICES that encourage unique and individualized learning experiences. We place precedence on imparting a sense of belonging and commitment to community. Fostering lifelong learning lays a foundation for character, work ethic, collaboration and confidence to aspire and achieve.

VUSD students are exposed to college and career readiness opportunities that give direction and purpose after graduation. We believe the outstanding talent and dedication of our teaching and support staff enables our students to accomplish great things.

At Vacaville Unified School District, we provide an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We value and embrace diversity and believe that it is critical to achieving educational excellence. We are intentionally enhancing an inclusive culture that supports the diverse needs of all we serve. We are dedicated to working together to create a district where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. We welcome and value the contributions of every member of our community, including students, families, staff, and community partners.

Job Functions and Responsibility

Under general supervision to serve as an assistant and resource to preschool and / or transitional kindergarten teachers in the supervision, teaching, observation and training of preschool and / or transitional kindergarten students; including those students with a wide variety of physical limitations or special needs who may require specialized health care; to assist and engage in the preparation and assembling of teaching material; and to do related work as assigned. Employee is under the supervision of the administrator and receives direction from the teacher(s) and may also receive direction from the school nurse(s), and / or behavior specialist(s).

Requirements / Qualifications

Requires possession of :

1.  Possession of a California Child Development Assistant Permit OR Six (6) units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD)

AND

2. Associate of Arts Degree OR Sixty (60) semester hours or equivalent of college training or district approved staff development with a cumulative grade point average of no less than 2.00 for graded classes OR

3. Meet the qualifications as delineated by the California Department of Education for “Every Student Succeeds Act” Legislation. AND High School Diploma or GED.

• Tuberculosis Clearance
• Criminal Background Clearance
• Physical Agility Clearance

Job Summary

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Salary Info

$22.85 - $29.14 per hour

Length of Work Year

180 days per year

Employment Type

Full Time

Hours :

6.75 hours per day / 5 days per week

Location : Dally Village

Probationary Period :

6 months

Application Deadline : 10 / 10 / 2025