Assistant Teacher (Creekside), MCOE Early Learning Program PC# 2197

Monterey County Office of Education; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Grant-funded position

Job summary

Monterey County Office of Education is seeking an Assistant Teacher (Creekside) for the Early Learning Program in Monterey County, CA. The role involves supporting lead teachers and helping create a developmentally appropriate learning environment for birth through five-year-old children.

Key tasks include planning activities, promoting active learning, and maintaining a safe classroom. A Spanish language competency test and other certifications may be required; position is grant-funded and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Eligible for a valid California Child Development Assistant Permit.
• Possession of a California Driver’s License and insurability.
• Completion of at least six semester units in ECE/child development core areas (growth and development; child, family and community; ECE curriculum).
• Copy of transcript, letter of introduction, proof of HS graduation, and resume must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate experiences.
• Work as part of a teaching team to promote active learning.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly classroom environment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid California Child Development Assistant Permit

Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Six semester units ECE/child development core areas

Job description

Assistant Teacher (Creekside), MCOE Early Learning Program PC# 2197 at Monterey County Office Of Education

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Application Deadline 11/27/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted 11/13/2026

Contact Nelly Santana

Number of Openings 1

Salary Pay Range $18.62 - $23.76 Per Hour

Length of Work Year M-F; 8 Hrs/Day; 205 Days/Yr

Employment Type Full Time

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor and guidance of the Pre-school Lead Teacher, Teacher, or Master Teacher, the Assistant Teacher, works as a member of a teaching team to promote active learning by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate experiences and by creating an environment in which birth through five-year-old children can experiment, make choices, solve problems and share their experiences with others; assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly physical environment.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  • Possession of a high school diploma, or its equivalent
  • Eligible for a valid Child Development Assistant Permit from the State of California
  • Commission on Teacher Credentialing
  • Completion with a grade C or better of at least six (6) semester units of college coursework in early childhood education or child development from the following core areas:
    • Child/human growth and development;
    • Child, family and community, or child and family relations;
    • Early Childhood Education curriculum
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • Possession of an appropriate, valid California Driver’s License, and evidence of insurability
  • CPR Certification appropriate for the age level of assignment within six (6) months of employment
  • Passing score on the MCOE Spanish Language Competency Test

• Copy of Transcript
• Letter of Introduction
• Proof of HS Graduation
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

This position requires testing which occurs on Tuesdays/Wednesday by invitation only. A brief, verbal Spanish speaking test is also required. Desirable Qualifications: Experience with supervising preschool activities and instruction Experience working with special needs children All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements. Available Stipends: Early Learning Program (Head Start) employees shall be required to participate in a generalized overview training in the administration of emergency medication as required by State and Federal Regulations. Assistant Teachers in the Early Learning Program (Head Start) shall be entitled to a stipend of $100 to perform the administration of medication for each month the service is rendered to a student. NOTE: This position is grant-funded.

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