Part-Time | $21-22/hr | Irvine Unified School District

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About the Role

We're hiring Teacher Aide to support K–12 students with disabilities in public and charter schools throughout Irvine. You’ll work directly with students in classrooms 1:1 and in small groups helping them succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. This role requires local travel between schools as needed.

What You’ll Do

• Support students with special needs in various learning settings

• Assist teachers with classroom management and activities

• Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working/volunteering with children (schools or camps a plus)

• Patient, reliable, and great with people

• Driver’s license + reliable transportation (within 15 miles of Irvine)

• Able to pass fingerprinting (we cover the cost)

• Bilingual a plus

Schedule

Option A: 3–5 weekdays (Monday–Friday) for 5–6 hours per day between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Option B: Monday - Friday, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any additional experience working or volunteering with children not listed on your resume? (e.g., babysitting, summer camps, church, etc.)

• Do you live within 30 minutes of Irvine?

• Which schedule works best for you?

  • Option A: 3–5 weekdays (Monday–Friday), 5–6 hours per day between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

  • Option B: Monday–Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Work Location: In person