Transitional Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

High Tech Elementary Point Loma

Salary: Hourly Framework (Step 2, A-K) Range: $22.88 to $27.89/hour. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Open:  06/03/26

Application Close:  06/30/26

 

HIGH TECH HIGH

Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September 2000 as a small public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students. HTH has evolved into an integrated network of sixteen charter schools serving approximately 6,350 students in grades K-12 across four Campuses.

 

Located in San Diego County, California, High Tech High (HTH) is guided by four connected design principles-equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design-that set aspirational goals and create a foundation for understanding our approach. If you are motivated by these principles, we encourage you to join our team!

 

HTH seeks a Transitional Kindergarten Teaching Assistant to provide support for students and the community within our schools. This position is in-person on campus.

 

Job Summary:

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Transitional Kindergarten Teaching Assistants to support our classroom environment and enhance the learning experience for our young students. The ideal candidate will work closely with the lead teacher to create a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive atmosphere that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive development for children aged 3-5.

 

Key Responsibilities:

● Assist the lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and activities tailored to the developmental needs of transitional kindergarten students.

● Foster a safe and welcoming classroom environment, encouraging positive interactions among students.

● Support individualized instruction and facilitate small group activities to enhance learning and engagement.

● Monitor and document student progress, providing feedback and insights to the lead teacher.

● Assist with classroom management, ensuring a respectful and focused learning environment.

● Provide support for toileting needs, including assisting children with bathroom routines, encouraging independence, and maintaining hygiene standards.

● Help with the organization and preparation of instructional materials and classroom supplies.

● Supervise students during recess, lunchtime, and transitions, ensuring their safety and well-being.

● Participate in professional development opportunities and staff meetings as required.

● May be required to attend Student Led Conferences (SLC).

● May attend professional development opportunities with the Lead Teacher.

● Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

● 48 college credits or passing CBEST scores

● Child Development Permit preferred

● Experience working with young children, particularly in an educational setting, is highly desirable.

● Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with children, parents, and staff.

● Patience, flexibility, and a genuine passion for ear.ly childhood education.

● Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

 

 

● Competitive salary based on experience

● Professional development opportunities

● Supportive and collaborative work environment

 

Working Conditions:

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

● Primarily indoor working environment: office, classrooms, school sites with occasional outside travel.

● Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

● Seeing, hearing and speaking to exchange information.

● Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling assigned by position.

● Dexterity of hands and fingers.

● Normal visual acuity for reading and administering testing and data collection.

 

Each individual possesses different abilities to accomplish the same result. The ADA bars employers from discriminating against a disabled employee by requiring a specific method of achievement, which is different from requiring the employee to achieve the desired end. The employer's judgment of a function's importance typically is considered key in determining whether a job function is essential. An employer, therefore, need not sacrifice performance standards to comply with the ADA and similar nondiscrimination requirements.

 

If you fit the qualifications above, and are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative institution that embodies visionary leadership and embraces diversity, then High Tech High is the place for you!

 

To apply, visit our website, and complete an online application:

https://www.hightechhigh.org/about-us/join-our-team. An offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of a background check.

 

HTH is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of HTH to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification that is protected under applicable local, state or federal law.