CDC Associate Teacher ; Merced Campus

19 hours/week
8.5 months/year

Interview dates to be determined

Salary: $1,808.00 - $2,289.00 Monthly

Job Number:
Closing:
Continuous

Location:

Merced College, CA
Department:
Range 16

Merced College Child Development Center (MCCDC) is a dynamic model for teaching and learning. As a field‑based teaching site, MCCDC blends curriculum development and professional outreach to support the changing needs of the community, teachers, and learners it serves. MCCDC demonstrates a commitment to excellence, respect for diversity, and dedication to creating a community of life‑long learners. Our program is age- and individually appropriate based on the social, emotional, physical, cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of each child.

Additionally, MCCDC provides a safe, caring, nurturing, and educational environment for young children.

Under the direction of the classroom lead teacher and assistant director, the associate teacher assists with and oversees the daily operations and teaches an assigned group of children using developmentally appropriate practices in the preschool or infant/toddler program.

• Acts as part of a teaching team that assists with teaching and supervising a group of children, including planning and providing an appropriate classroom environment; in addition, provide activities and experiences for all areas of children's development
• Oversees classroom operations and staffing in the absence of the lead teacher
• Assists with warmly greeting each parent upon arrival and departure and consistently communicates with parents
• Assists with administering assessments and screenings; conducts ongoing observation and assessment of assigned children's growth and development and records results
• Maintains required records and develops portfolios for assigned children to document developmental growth
• Contributes to planning and preparation of lesson plans based on child observations, Individual Education Plan (IEP), Family Service Education Plan (FSEP) goals, and assessment results
• Under guidance of the lead teacher and instruction of the Family Service Education Coordinator and/or health consultants, implements intervention practices based on individualized goals; works collaboratively with speech and language pathologists, psychologists, medical professionals, and other support persons
• Supports the full integration of children with special needs into the classroom; assists with planning and providing daily experiences, activities, and routines that achieve the goals of the IEP/FSEP, and/or individual intervention plans
• Adapts curriculum and prepares specialized materials to meet the needs of children with disabilities
• Works collaboratively with lab instructors and provides modeling and support for college lab students training in the classroom
• Assists with scheduling and conducts parent/teacher conferences; develops goals for the child's growth with the parent
• Participates in staff meetings and training activities, case conferences, parent conferences, center meetings, IEP meetings, and other meetings as directed
• Provides training and guidance for classroom volunteers
• Prepares snacks and follows food program guidelines; participates in family style meal service; prepares and sets up tables, guides children in cleanup activities following meals and snacks, washes and sanitizes dishes according to center procedure
• Carries out authorized emergency and safety procedures and administers first aid
• Reports suspected cases of child abuse and neglect in accordance with Title V regulations and policy
• Performs housekeeping duties such as sweeping, laundry, windows, and other related duties
• Assists with special projects, such as open houses, parent meetings, fundraisers, etc., during or after normal work schedule
• Complies with Child Development Center (CDC) policies and procedures, administrative regulations, State of California Health and Welfare Codes, and Child Development Division Title V regulations
• Performs other related duties as required

• Principles and practices of Early Childhood Education (ECE)

• Speak, read and write English clearly
• Prepare and maintain accurate records using proper spelling and accurate calculations
• Stand, walk, bend over, grasp, reach overhead, stoop, twist, push, pull and move, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
• Stand on feet for long periods of time; sit on floor or child-sized chair
• Work cooperatively with others
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti‑racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues

• 24 units of ECE/CD plus 16 units of GE AND
• 2 adult supervision units and 3 units in Infant and Toddler Development within first year of employment AND
• Must possess or be eligible for a Teacher Permit
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,…