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Substitute TK Teacher Assistant (Transitional Kindergarten)

Swing Education
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The Opportunity

Vista Unified School District needs warm, dependable aides for its Transitional Kindergarten (TK) classrooms. TK is the first year of school for many 4- and 5-year-olds, and teachers count on an extra set of hands to keep the day calm and safe. You might also see this role called a teacher assistant, teacher aide, classroom aide, or instructional aide. Pick up day-to-day assignments that fit your week, or step into a long-term assignment and become a familiar face for the same class. No special education experience needed.

What You’ll Do Each Day

  • Support the teacher: Help run daily routines like circle time, centers, small groups, and story time, under the direction of the TK teacher.
  • Build early skills: Work with small groups or individual students on early literacy, numbers, and language skills the teacher has planned.
  • Help with the everyday stuff: Support arrival, snack, recess, handwashing, bathroom breaks, and dismissal.
  • Keep everyone safe: Supervise closely in the classroom and on the playground, and follow school safety procedures.
  • Pitch in where needed: Prepare materials, set up activities, and handle classroom tasks as the teacher asks.

What You Bring

  • Education: A bachelor’s degree in any field.
  • Clearances: A background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) and a quick TB risk assessment. Live Scan cost reimbursed in your paycheck after your 10th day worked.
  • Experience (a big plus): Paid or volunteer work with young children, such as preschool, child care, TK or kindergarten, tutoring, or after-school programs.
  • Patience: Plenty of it, plus the energy to keep up with 4- and 5-year-olds.

If you’ve worked in a preschool, daycare, or after-school program, you already know most of this job.

Where You’ll Work & Your Schedule

  • Location: On-site at Vista Unified schools and other North County San Diego schools. An easy commute from Oceanside, San Marcos, Escondido, Carlsbad, and Fallbrook.
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, during school hours. No nights or weekends.
  • Flexibility: Choose single-day assignments or long-term assignments that run several weeks.
  • Getting oriented: You’ll learn your classroom, routines, and student needs before or at check-in on day one.

Pay & Perks

  • Pay: $22.50 per hour, paid weekly every Friday.
  • Employment type: W-2 employee with access to medical and 401(k) options.
  • Bonuses: Extra pay for high-need and last-minute requests, plus $100 when you refer a friend.
  • Priority access: Show up consistently and you may earn Swing Hero status, giving you first look at local requests.
  • Free training: Skill-building resources to grow your confidence in the classroom.
  • Permit support: Want to substitute teach too? Permit Assist can help you get your Emergency 30-Day Permit for free.

What to Expect After You Apply

  • Create your account: Set up your Swing profile in about 10 minutes.
  • Confirm your education: We’ll check using some of your provided information.
  • Sign your offer letter, then book Live Scan right away: Live Scan is the step that takes the longest, and results can take up to a few weeks, so booking early gets you working sooner.
  • Finish your hiring steps online: TB risk assessment, I-9, payroll setup, and a short orientation.
  • Pick your first assignment: Most new subs finish onboarding in about three weeks. Then you can choose your first Vista request.

Our support team can help with any step along the way.

How to Apply

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