Assistant Teacher (Mary Chapa), MCOE Early Learning Program PC# 1429 *Internal Applicants Only

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for medication administration

Grant-funded position

Head Start program benefits

Job summary

Monterey County Office of Education’s Early Learning Program seeks an Assistant Teacher (Mary Chapa). The role supports a teaching team to promote active learning and create a safe, engaging environment for children birth through five.

Under supervision of the site supervisor and lead teacher, duties include planning experiences, maintaining safety, and assisting with daily routines. Internal applicants only.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or equivalent; eligible for CA Child Development Assistant Permit (CCTC).
• Completion with grade C or better of at least six semester units in ECE or child development (core areas listed).
• Licenses/certs: CA driver’s license; CPR cert; pass Spanish language competency test.

Responsibilities

• Promote active learning as part of a teaching team.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate experiences for birth through age five.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly classroom environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Spanish language test understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

California Child Development Assistant Permit

6 college units in early childhood education or child development

California Driver’s License

CPR certification

Job description

Assistant Teacher (Mary Chapa), MCOE Early Learning Program PC# 1429 *Internal Applicants Only at Monterey County Office Of Education

IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.

Application Deadline

11/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

11/3/2026

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

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. The grant is expected to end 6/30/2027.

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. The grant is expected to end 6/30/2027.

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