Preschool Lead

LOS ALAMITOS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
PERSONNEL COMMISSION An Equal

10293 Bloomfield Street  Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Opportunity
Phone: (562) 799-4700  Fax: (562) 799-4712

www.losal.org
Employer

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PRESCHOOL LEAD

POSITION DETAILS SALARY ISSUE DATE: 04/24/2023 
37.5 hours per week $29.12 - $35.37 per hour APPLICATION DEADLINE: 05/15/2023 
9.5 months per year TENTATIVE WRITTEN EXAM: 05/18/2023 
Current vacancy for 2022/2023 school year TENTATIVE ORAL EXAM: 05/25/2023

POSITION BENEFITS
Pay increases: For permanent employees, the first pay increase occurs after 6 months if the employee passes the probationary period.
The second pay increase occurs after 1 year. Pay increases occur annually thereafter, until top step is reached.

BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of the coordinator of the Los Alamitos Child Development Center, Plans, organizes, and implements approved
developmentally appropriate curriculum for the development of children enrolled in the district Child Development Center; provides a safe
and nurturing environment conducive to the growth and development of children. Commitment to Los Alamitos Unified School District’s
mission, vision and priority goals. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and work closely with a wide
range of stakeholders. 
Complete Job Description available at www.losal.org under Job Opportunities/Classified Job Descriptions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience 
Graduation from high school 
An AA degree from an accredited or approved college or university with an emphasis in early childhood education, child

development, or related field. 
Current Child Development Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing service in the care,

development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program. Any of the following permits is acceptable:
Child Development Program Director Permit, Child Development Site Supervisor Permit, Regular Children’s Center Instructional
Permit, Child Development Master Teacher Permit or Child Development Teacher Permit 

At least one hundred and seventy-five (175) days of 3 hours per day within four (4) years working with preschool aged children
in an organized classroom setting.

APPLICATION & EXAMINATION PROCESS
Application: 

Complete a Los Alamitos Unified School District Classified Application which can be accessed at www.losal.org under the Job
Opportunities link. Completed applications must be submitted electronically through www.losal.org by the deadline date noted on this job
flyer.

NO PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED! 
Be sure your application reflects all relevant experience, paid or volunteer. Attach a supplemental resume or other description of
experience if it is not adequately described on your application.

Examination:
Applications may be screened to select the most qualified candidates.
The examination will consist of:
A - Written job knowledge test (30% of Total Score)
B - Structured oral interview (70% of Total Score)

Some classifications require you to pass a physical examination and/or a practical examination. This examination is at the district’s
expense and the appointment is not assured until you have passed this examination. Applicants must attain a passing score of 70% on
each part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Should a large number of candidates pass the written exam, a
higher passing score than 70% may be required to progress. Application & Examination details along with information about the merit
system are available on the Los Alamitos USD Personnel Commission website at www.losal.org under Human Resources/Personnel
Commission.

Candidates who pass the written and panel interview will be placed on an eligibility list valid for six (6) months.

The Los Alamitos Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry,
ethnic group identification, marital/parental status, physical/mental disability, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation,

gender/gender identity or expression or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a
person/group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.