CDC Master Teacher Pool

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Position Number:

7105989

Location:

Merced, CA

Position Type:

Child Care Services CDC Master Teacher Pool Salary:

$4,819.00 - $6,096.00 Monthly

Job Type:

Classified Full Time

Job Number:

20260419

Closing:

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location:

Merced College, CA

Department:

This recruitment is being conducted to establish a pool of qualified candidates for CDC Master Teacher opportunities with Merced Community College District. The pool may be used to fill vacancies at the following locations: Merced Campus Los Banos Campus The Merced College Child Development Center (MCCDC) is a dynamic model for teaching and learning. As a field-based teaching site, MCCDC blends curriculum development and professional outreach to support the changing needs of the community, teachers, and learners it serves. MCCDC demonstrates a commitment to excellence, respect for diversity, and dedication to creating a community of life-long learners. Our program is age and individually appropriate based on the social, emotional, physical, cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of each child. Additionally, MCCDC provides a safe, caring, nurturing, and educational environment for young children. If you are interested in providing children with the best experience possible through a developmentally appropriate based approach to learning, we invite you to apply and join our team! As you consider this opportunity, know that Merced College is more than a community college - we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California's Central Valley. Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward-thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike. Committed to the well-being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference. Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, the City of Merced offers a welcoming community of more than 90,000 residents, with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park. If you are passionate about innovation, equity, and student success, we invite you to join the Merced College team. Merced College Mission At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development. Merced College Vision Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services: Degree/Certificate Programs Transfer Career Technical Education Workforce Training Lifelong Learning Basic Skills Community Engagement Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

Salary Schedule:

Range 26 40 hours/week 8.5 months/year This position works 8.5 months of the year and is paid over 10 months This is a categorically funded assignment contingent upon year-to-year funding General Description Under supervision of the Child Development Center Director assists with the planning, organizing, and implementation of program educational services for children, parents and staff. These services include assisting with the classroom instruction with the children; curriculum development; staff development; coordination of daily operations; ensure compliance of child development program funding regulations and state licensing regulations.

Examples of Duties Essential Functions:

Works cooperatively with lab program and instructors and provide modeling and support for college lab students training in the classroom Teach and supervise a group of children as needed. Supports staff with planning and implementing of curriculum Assist with the supervision and monitoring of all classroom practices - room arrangement, lesson plans, daily schedules, routines, and transitions to assure their adherence to program policies Assist with the supervision of children's assessment; review of child's development assessment and work; data entry of children's assessment and outcome reports. Including observations of children and staff in each classroom Assist with program compliance, audits, evaluations, accreditation and assessments Assist with maintaining required staff documentation to ensure compliance with licensing Complies with Child Development Center (CDC) policies and procedures, administrative regulations, State of California Health and Welfare Codes, and Child Development Division Title V regulations Develops and participates in pre-service and monthly in-service training for teaching staff Assist with special programs, classroom events, open house, fundraisers and parent orientation and meetings Assist with health screenings, attend I.E.P.s, and refer children when indicated. Verifies Web Time Entries for work study and general fund students Compiles and tabulates statistical data Assist with inventories and purchasing of consumable supplies Assist with writing monthly parent newsletters Assist with coordinating fire drills and emergency evacuation drills Assist coordination of staff to maintain adult/child ratios Assist and supervises volunteers Carry out authorized emergency and safety procedures and administer first aid Performs light housekeeping duties such as sweeping, laundry, windows, etc. Reports suspected cases of child abuse and neglect in accordance with regulations and policies Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of early childhood education Ability to: Speak, read and write English clearly Work effectively with children, parents, staff, volunteers and community members Lift up to 50 pounds Stand on feet for long periods of time Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Associate's degree (AA/AS) in ECE/CD (or closely related field)

OR AA/AS

in any field plus 24 units of ECE/CD; plus 2 adult supervision units and 3 units in Infant and Toddler Development Must possess or be eligible for a Master Teacher Permit Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a classroom environment; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings.

Physical:

Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations Hear and understand speech at normal levels Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation Read printed matter and computer screens Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist Lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing:

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction Supplemental Information How to

Apply:

Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs

Required Documentation:

Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter) Resume List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted) Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization. Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to participate in onsite oral interviews conducted by a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be selected to move forward to the interview stage.

Employee Benefits:

Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office. Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer