Assistant Teacher (Mary Chapa), MCOE Early Learning Program PC# 1429

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.