Preschool Teacher (Discovery), MCOE Early Learning Program PC#2037

Monterey County Office of Education; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Preschool Teacher (Discovery), MCOE Early Learning Program PC#2037 at Monterey County Office Of Education. Under general supervision, teaches an assigned group of 3-5 year old children using developmentally appropriate practices and creates an environment for exploration, choice, problem solving, and sharing.

The position participates in parent education and involvement activities, and, in the Site Supervisor's absence, fulfills Site Supervisor duties as defined by Title 22 regulations.

Qualifications

• Possession of an associate degree in early childhood education or related coursework with ECE emphasis.
• Cal CODE: valid CTC/Child Development Teacher Permit or higher.

Responsibilities

• Teach an assigned group of 3- to 5-year-old children using developmentally appropriate practices.
• Create an environment where children can experiment, make choices, and solve problems, and share experiences.
• Attend parent education and parent involvement activities and assume Site Supervisor duties when needed.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Associate degree in early childhood education

Associate degree in another field with ECE coursework

Job description

Preschool Teacher (Discovery), MCOE Early Learning Program PC#2037 at Monterey County Office Of Education

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Site Supervisor, teaches an assigned group of students using developmentally appropriate practices and by creating an environment, in which 3-5 year old children can experiment, make choices, solve problems and share their experiences with others. Participates in and attends parent education and parent involvement activities. In the absence of the Site Supervisor, fulfills the role of the Site Supervisor as defined by Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.

Employment Details

Employment Type Full Time

Length of Work Year M-F; 8 Hrs/Day; 210 Days/Yr

Salary Pay Range: $213.91 - $273.03 Daily

Application Deadline Until Filled

Date Posted 10/12/2026

Contact Nelly Santana

Requirements / Qualifications

• Possession of an Associate degree in early childhood education from an accredited college/university OR Associate degree in any other field with coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education
• Hold a valid California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Child Development Teacher Permit or higher
• Completed coursework must include, with a grade C or better, in at least one of the following core areas:
  - Child/Human growth and development
  - Child Family and community or Child and Family Relations
  - ECE curriculum course
• Possession of at least 175 days of teaching experience with preschool aged children in a group setting (at least 50 hours of experience must be in an instructional capacity in a child care or development program working at least 3 hours per day in a six month period within the last two years)
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License and the availability of an automobile with at least the state minimum insurance coverage required by law
• Attain and maintain proof of completion of 16 hours of training in preventative health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and pediatric first aid compliant with Title - 22 regulations

Required Documents

• Copy of Transcript ( Must Show Confer Date)
• Credential Copy (valid California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Child Development Teacher Permit or higher)
• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in developing parent or volunteer training programs
• Experience with evaluating work methods or results
• Bilingual, English/Spanish

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.

All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a CTC-approved agency 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.

NOTE: This position is grant-funded.

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