INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT SERIES & AVID TUTOR

Salary: $18.99 - $26.14 HourlyLocation : BellflowerJob Type: Part-TimeJob Number: 001Department: INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICESOpening Date: 05/23/2025Closing Date: ContinuousDescriptionINSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT and AVID TUTOR: Make a Difference in Students' Lives While Building Your Career! DescriptionReady to jumpstart your career in education? As an Instructional Assistant or AVID Tutor, you'll work directly with students and teachers in dynamic classroom environments. Whether you're passionate about helping kids learn to read, supporting students with special needs, or exploring creative arts education, this role offers hands-on experience that looks great on your resume and makes a real impact every day.Our positions include:General Classroom - Assist teachers across various subjects and provide broad instructional supportBilingual - Bridge language barriers by translating and supporting English learnersSpecial Education - Provide specialized support for students with disabilities and special needsVisual Arts - Help students explore creativity through drawing, painting, and artistic expressionChild Care - Supervise and engage students in after-school and extended care programsVisual Arts Performing Arts (VAPA) - Support comprehensive arts education including music, theater, and performanceAVID Tutor (temporary) - Facilitate small-group tutorials using inquiry-based methods to develop students' critical thinking and college readiness skillsPerfect for: Recent high school grads, current college students, and anyone exploring a career in education!Examples of DutiesWhat you'll actually be doing: Support student learning - Help individual students and small groups with reading, math, and homeworkAssist teachers - Set up classrooms, prepare materials, and grade assignmentsBe a positive role model - Supervise students during recess, lunch, and field tripsUse technology - Help students with computers, tablets, and learning appsBuild relationships - Communicate with parents and work as part of a teamGet specialized experience - Depending on your assignment, you might translate for bilingual students, assist with art projects, support special education programs, or help with after-school careTypical QualificationsWe're looking for people who have: High school diploma or equivalentPlus ONE of these: 48 college unitsAssociate's degreePass our reading, writing, and math assessmentGreat attitude and love working with kidsReliable and professionalNote: Instructional Assistant Child Care positions require 12+ Early Childhood Education units in addition to the high school diploma (no assessment needed). AVID Tutor positions require proof of current college enrollment or completion of college coursework.No teaching experience required! We'll train you on everything you need to know.Supplemental InformationWhat's In It For You: Competitive hourly pay with annual step increasesPaid time off - sick leave, holidays, and personal daysReal-world experience perfect for education majorsFlexible schedules that work with college classesSupportive team environment with ongoing trainingWork Environment: Multiple school locations across the districtPart-time positions (typically under 20 hours/week)School year calendar (summers off!)Clean, safe classroom and playground settingsCareer Growth:This position is a fantastic stepping stone if you're considering: Teaching credential programsSpecial education careersChild developmentEducational leadershipSchool counselingReady to Apply?Join our team and discover if education is your calling while earning money and gaining valuable experience. We provide all the training and support you need to succeed!Questions? Contact our HR team - we're here to help you get started!Benefits Overview: Eligibility for benefits is determined by your assigned work hours and employment status. Regular employees may accrue paid sick leave, personal necessity leave, and holiday pay on a prorated basis, and are eligible for step increases on the salary schedule following six months of satisfactory service. Please note that temporary or substitute employees are not eligible for these benefits,01Which positions are you interested in? (Select ALL that apply) General Instructional Assistant: Provide classroom support across various subjects and grade levels, assisting teachers with instruction and student supervision.Instructional Assistant - Bilingual: Support students with limited English proficiency by translating materials and serving as interpreter between teachers, students, and families.Instructional Assistant - Special Education: Work with students who have disabilities or special needs, implementing individualized education plans and providing specialized support.Instructional Assistant - Child Care: Supervise and instruct students in after-school and extended care programs, including meals, activities, and homework assistance.Instructional Assistant - Visual Arts: Help students explore creativity through various art forms including drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital media across all grade levels.Instructional Assistant - Visual Arts Performing Arts (VAPA): Support comprehensive arts education including visual arts, music, theater, and performance activities.AVID Tutor: Facilitates small-group tutorials using inquiry-based methods to help middle and high school students develop critical thinking, organizational skills, and college readiness.Career Technical Education (CTE) Instructional Assistant - Construction/Woodshop: Support hands-on learning in construction and woodworking classes by assisting with the safe operation of tools and machinery, maintaining equipment, and reinforcing technical instruction under teacher supervision.Career Technical Education (CTE) Instructional Assistant - Culinary Arts: Assist students in culinary labs by demonstrating safe food handling, supervising kitchen activities, and maintaining tools and equipment used in food preparation and cooking lessons.Career Technical Education (CTE) Instructional Assistant - Automotive Technology: Provide instructional and safety support in automotive classes, helping students learn repair techniques, tool use, and vehicle maintenance procedures.Career Technical Education (CTE) Instructional Assistant - Film/Video Production: Support digital media and video production courses by assisting with camera operations, lighting, editing, and classroom technology during film and multimedia projects.02Which college/university are you currently attending, have attended, or will attend? (Check ALL that apply) California State University, Los AngelesCalifornia State University, Long BeachCalifornia State University, FullertonCerritos CollegeLong Beach City CollegeOther College/UniversityI have not attended college and have no current plans to attend03What is your HIGHEST level of education? (Select ONE)Note: Please attach proof of enrollment or course completion (e.g., class schedule, enrollment verification, official or unofficial transcripts, or degree/certificate completion). Less than high school diploma/equivalentHigh school diploma/equivalent onlyHigh School Graduate and planning to enroll or currently enrolled in college/University48+ semester units from an accredited College/universityAssociate's degree or higher from an accredited institution04If you have completed 48 or more college semester units or earned an associate degree or higher, please upload your unofficial transcripts or proof of enrollment. Providing transcripts may allow you to waive the District Instructional Assistant Exam. Did you attach your transcripts to this application? Yes, I uploaded my transcriptsNoNot applicable05Do you have 12+ Early Childhood Education semester units from an accredited institution?Note: Please attach course completion (e.g., official or unofficial transcripts, or degree/certificate completion). YesNo06Which statement best describes your experience working with children or in educational settings? (Select ONE) No direct experience - But eager to learn and contributeLimited experience - Occasional babysitting, helping family members, or volunteer activitiesSome experience - Regular babysitting, tutoring, sports coaching, or camp counselor workExtensive experience - Professional childcare, teaching, educational support, or youth program leadership07Which days are you available to work? (check all that apply) MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday08Which best describes your availability? (Select ONE) Full flexibility - Can work any hours within 7 AM-4 PM on my available daysMorning preference - Prefer morning hours (7 AM-12 PM) but can occasionally work afternoonsMorning only - Can only work morning hours (7 AM-12 PM)Afternoon preference - Prefer afternoon hours (12 PM-4 PM) but can occasionally work morningsAfternoon only - Can only work afternoon hours (12 PM-4 PM)09Do you speak Spanish fluently? Yes - fluent speaking, reading, writingYes - conversational levelNo10SITUATIONAL ASSESSMENT SECTIONThe following questions present workplace scenarios you might encounter as an Instructional Assistant or AVID Tutor. These are situational questions designed to understand your approach to common challenges.Important Guidelines:Answer based on what you would actually do, not what you think we want to hearThere are no "trick" questions - we value honest, thoughtful responsesChoose the response that best reflects your natural instincts and judgmentYour answers help us understand your work style and ensure a good fit for both you and our studentsPlease take your time and answer each question thoughtfully. Yes - I understand11A student you're helping gets really upset and starts crying during a math lesson. What do you do first? Say "You're okay, let's try this problem again" and continue with the same math approachGive them the answer so they stop crying and can move onLet them know it's okay to feel frustrated, help them calm down, then try explaining the math a different wayStop working on the math problem for a minute and help them take some deep breaths12You're helping kids with an art project and notice you're almost out of glue sticks, but the teacher is busy helping another student. What do you do? Wait for the teacher to notice that we're running outTell the teacher right away, even though they're busyShare the remaining glue sticks among students and make a note to tell the teacher when they're freeMake the glue sticks last as long as possible and tell the teacher after the project is done13A parent comes up to you and asks how their child is doing in class. What should you do? Listen to what they're worried about, then let them know they should talk to the teacher for detailed informationTell them you can't talk about students and direct them to the officeShare a few positive things you've noticed but suggest they talk to the teacher for more detailsListen to their concerns but explain that you're not qualified to discuss how students are performing14You make a mistake while helping students and they notice. What do you do? Make a joke about messing up and continue with the lessonFix it quickly and hope they don't focus on the mistakeSay "Oops, I made a mistake! Let me show you how I can figure out the right way"Admit you made a mistake and ask the students what they think the right answer is15You're supposed to help a student practice reading the same 10 words every day. After two weeks, you: Continue practicing the same words but make it more fun with games or different activitiesAsk if you can move to new words since the student seems boredSometimes practice the assigned words and sometimes do other reading activitiesStick with the same words but add fun activities like word games16Another staff member keeps interrupting you when you're speaking in meetings. How do you handle this? Stop participating in meetings so it won't happen anymoreTalk to them privately about it in a respectful wayStart interrupting them back so you can finish what you're sayingPolitely say "Let me finish" during the meeting17You're working with a group where some kids finish their work really fast and others need more time. What do you do? Have the fast finishers help the slower studentsPrepare extra activities for fast finishers while giving more help to students who need itSet the same time limit for everyone so the group stays togetherSet up a quiet area where fast finishers can work while you help the others18A teacher asks you to watch their class alone while they leave to handle something personal. What do you do? Say yes since you know the kids and what they're supposed to be doingSay no and suggest they call the office to get an official substituteSay yes if another adult can check on the class while they're goneSay yes but tell them you'll call the office if any problems come up19During recess, you notice a student walking with a slight limp, but they haven't said anything about being hurt. What do you do? Keep watching them since they're still playing and seem okayDon't worry about it since they're not complainingGo ask them if they're hurt and let the teacher or nurse know what they sayAsk if they're okay and suggest they sit down if they need to20You're assigned to work with a teacher who does things very differently than you're used to. What do you do? Give them suggestions based on what worked at your previous job or schoolLearn their way of doing things and adjust how you help to match their styleKeep doing things the way you're comfortable with since it has worked beforeTry to combine your approach with their approach21In 2-3 sentences, tell us why you're interested in working as an Instructional Assistant or AVID Tutor and what you hope to contribute to our students' learning experience.Required Question