ROP Instructor-Adult (Culinary & Marketing)

Merced County Office of Education; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County Office of Education in Merced seeks a full-time ROP Instructor-Adult for Culinary & Marketing to deliver applied instruction, build real-world curricula, and coordinate student internships at community sites.

The position requires a California Designated Subjects Career Technical Education credential, at least three years of related work experience (one within the last five), culinary expertise, and a valid California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CA Designated Subjects Career Technical Education credential in taught subject required.
• Three years of related work experience; one year within last five years; culinary experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and training in a classroom and community settings.
• Develop curriculum and program objectives; evaluate student performance.
• Develop community sites for student internships and supervised work experience.
• Provide leadership within student groups, staff, and the public sector.

Skills

Culinary experience

Education

High school diploma / equivalent

CA Designated Subjects CTE credential

Valid CA driver’s license

Job description

ROP Instructor-Adult (Culinary & Marketing) at Merced County Office of Education

Application Deadline: 9/10/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted: 8/26/2026

Contact: Chelsea Dunlap

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: $40.43 - $76.90 Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info: Based on the 2026-2027 C4 Salary Schedule

Length of Work Year: 8 hours per day; 220 days per year

Employment Type: Full Time

Department/Program: Educational Services/College and Career

Location: Yosemite Ed Center (350 W. Yosemite Ave, Merced)

Hours: 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

PC #: 2819

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

Under the administrative direction of the Administrator, Educational Services/Regional Occupation Program will provide instruction and training realistic in terms of current and future work specifications in a classroom setting and through community classroom/work experience to prepare grant eligible students for employment in the career field required. Responsible for curriculum and program development, student performance objectives and evaluation. Responsible for developing community sites for student internships. Provides creative leadership within student groups, school personnel and the public sector. This position is included in the certificated bargaining unit and is subject to terms of the union agreement regarding membership, payment of like fee, or donation to recognized charity.

Requirements / Qualifications

Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements and submit all required documentation by the application deadline will be considered for an interview. The following materials must be received by the application deadline for your application to be considered: Completed EDJOIN Online Application and AB2534, Resume, Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (Must be signed and dated within the last 18 months), All college transcripts (Include transcripts from community colleges and universities, along with a copy of your degree)- if applicable, Copy of California Credential(s)- if applicable, Verification of Work Experience (details below).

Education: High school diploma or recognized equivalent. Credentials & Requirements: Hold/qualify for a valid CA Designated Subjects Career Technical Education Credential in the subject to be taught, including skills appropriate to the career field are required. Valid California Driver’s License. Minimum liability insurance required by law. DMV Driver Record printout required. Experience: Three (3) years of work experience in the required career field are required. One (1) of the three (3) years of the required experience must be within the last five (5) years, or two (2) years within the last ten (10) years. MUST HAVE CULINARY EXPERIENCE AS THIS IS FOR THE CULINARY ESSENTIALS PROGRAM.

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must be dated and signed within the last 18 months.)
• Other (Verification of Experience (Upload as many needed to show work experience verification).)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

• Verification of Work Experience: Information for Obtaining Verification of Work Experience To qualify for a Career Technical Education credential (or non-academic Adult credential based on experience), Title 5 Regulations require verification of three years of work experience or its equivalent related to each subject to be named on the credential. Additionally, for the Career Technical Education credential; Three (3) years of work experience in the technical skills area to be taught are required. One (1) of the three (3) years of the required work experience must be within the last five (5) years, or two (2) years within the last ten (10) years. Verification of work experience means confirmation of the applicant’s qualifying experience, an original letter, signed by the applicant’s past or present employer(s) on company letterhead that attests to and includes all of the following: 1) Employer's name, address and telephone number; 2) Beginning and ending dates of employment; 3) Complete description of duties; 4) A statement as to whether or not the employment was full-time. If employment was less than full-time, the statement must include an accounting of the number of hours the applicant was employed; and 5) The working relationship of the person signing the verification to the applicant. ** Any letter not containing all of the above information will not be able to be used – a new, complete letter will be required before the application process can begin. ** Additional Information for Self-Employed Individuals When the applicant is self-employed, or the experience is vocational, written verification shall be made by the applicant, signed under penalty of perjury, detailing the information described in 1) through 4) above, AND must be further substantiated, in writing, by other person(s) having first-hand knowledge of the applicant’s self‑employment or avocation, such as the applicant’s accountant, major supplier of goods, or major user of goods or services.

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