Preschool Aide - PSE (Joshua Tree)

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
Joshua Tree, California United States  View Map
Posted: Aug 16, 2025
  • Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly USD
  • Full Time
  • Education and Training
  • Job Description

    The Job

    THIS IS A SPECIAL DISTRICTS DEPARTMENT POSITION

    Special Districts Joshua Tree and Recreation is recruiting for a Preschool Aide who will be responsible for assisting with the planning and implementation of daily operations of a preschool. Duties include ensuring the safety and well-being of children, assisting with learning experience, interacting with parents, and assuming the duties of the lead teacher as needed to cover absences.

    This position will work in Joshua Tree approximately 1.5 hours/75 miles from Downtown San Bernardino.

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

    Availability: Must be available to work in Joshua Tree, California.

    Extra-Help Position: Extra-help unclassified, non-regular positions classified as Public Service Employees (PSE). PSEs serve at the discretion of the appointing authority and do not attain regular status. Successful candidates should be considered at-will throughout their employment.

    Certificate: Must successfully complete Pediatric First Aid, CPR and annual Mandate Reporter training within six (6) months of hire.

    Schedule: This position typically works 16 to 29 hours per week. Child Care facilities are open from 7:30am - 12:00pm (noon).


    Sponsorship:
    San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

    Minimum Requirements

    Experience: Six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience at a childcare center, preschool, school, or recreation setting where the main function of the job was interaction and instructions of children.

    Desired Qualifications

    Applicants with early childhood education units or experience, current Pediatric First Aide, and/or CPR certificates are highly desirable.

    Selection Process

    Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
    These are extra-help, non-regular positions classified as Public Service Employees and receive no benefits. These temporary positions will be employed for seasonal help, up to twelve (12) months, and will vary in assigned weekly hours. Successful candidates shall be considered at-will throughout the term of their employment and will not attain regular status .

    All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com and from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn of any additional information regarding this recruitment. Also, check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

    If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

    EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

    ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

    Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points.

    I mportant Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

    This position is an extra help position and is not eligible for benefits through the County of San Bernardino.

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • San Bernardino County
    • San Bernardino County

    San Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.

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