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Associate Teacher
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Shattuck Park Head Start, Delhi at Merced County Office of Education Print Application Deadline 6/17/2026 12:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/3/2026 Contact Melissa Reyes 209-381-6619 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $173.04 - $194.80 Daily Add'l Salary Info Maximum entry is step 3 at $183.60 Daily Length of Work Year 8 hours per day / 184 days per year Employment Type Full Time LOCATION
Shattuck Park Head Start, 10082 Vincent Rd., Delhi, CA 95315 HOURS 7:45 am - 4:15 pm PC# 3249 PREVENT YOUR APPLICATION FROM BEING DISQUALIFIED
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employees who submit ALL required documentation will be considered first About the Employer The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County's 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School. Job Summary Job Summary Under general supervision of a Site Supervisor or Master Teacher, provide support and assistance in a preschool classroom and on the playground. Work with children individually or in small groups; provide activities as planned; assist children with personal needs; work to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly physical environment. This position is included in the Head Start certificated bargaining unit and is subject to terms of the union agreement regarding membership, payment of like fee, or donation to recognized charity. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Satisfactory results from pre-employment strength test required. Education and/or Training:
12 units in ECE/CD including core courses. Experience:
Experience in an instructional capacity as required for Associate Teacher Permit (50 days of 3 or more hours per day within the last 2 years). Credentials and/or Skills:
Hold/qualify for a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher. Possess or obtain within 90 days of hire a Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificate. Knowledge of child growth and development; and developmentally appropriate practice. Ability to plan, organize and oversee a preschool classroom; work effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds, and those with disabilities and special needs. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Proof of valid CA driver's license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV Driver Record printout required. Copy of Transcript (Please attach verification of units(as per minimum requirements for this position)) Requirements / Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Satisfactory results from pre-employment strength test required. Education and/or Training:
12 units in ECE/CD including core courses. Experience:
Experience in an instructional capacity as required for Associate Teacher Permit (50 days of 3 or more hours per day within the last 2 years). Credentials and/or Skills:
Hold/qualify for a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit or higher. Possess or obtain within 90 days of hire a Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificate. Knowledge of child growth and development; and developmentally appropriate practice. Ability to plan, organize and oversee a preschool classroom; work effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds, and those with disabilities and special needs. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Proof of valid CA driver's license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV Driver Record printout required. Copy of Transcript (Please attach verification of units(as per minimum requirements for this position)) Comments and Other Information IMPORTANT!
Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate's eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate's eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
) "As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities." Links Related To This Job INSURANCE INFO MCOE
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