Preschool Teacher-Migrant Education Program (Madera)

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.

Under the direction of the Preschool Services Specialist, Migrant Education Program (MEP), the Preschool Teacher provides direct tutoring to individual and small groups of migrant children primarily in the areas of reading, writing, English as a Second Language (ESL) and mathematics. Provides and assists in the coordination and implementation of instruction and the development of supplemental programs in homes and at assigned school sites for PK students and their families in the MEP for Region 3;

identifies qualified children into services sponsored by a federal MEP, to enhance education and learning and connect them to health care and other resources, all in the interest of supporting educational development; communicates with parents, staff and others to provide information on program activities, student progress or related matters; provides instructional support, serves as a liaison/resource for administrators and instructional personnel in developing strategies, enrichment activities, and interventions for migrant students and their families;

provides assessments; assists and counsel students; and collaborates with the educational community.

The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position:1) Completed Ed-Join on-line application form;2) Detailed Resume3) Copy of ALL college transcripts4) Copy of your California credential or permit authorizing service in the required area

* 5) OPTIONAL:
Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (signed and dated within the last 18 months).Education and/or Training:

Units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD)
Credentials and/or

Skills:

Child Development Teacher Permit. Bilingual in the language to be served (Spanish). Knowledgeable in the use of personal computers. Valid CA driver’s license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV printout required.

Experience:

One year of experience working with preschool or school-age students in a mentoring, teaching/tutoring or other educational setting

• Copy of Transcript (Please attach verification of ALL college units.)
• Resume

IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.)

"As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities."

Based on 25-26 ME CDP Certificated Salary Schedule

7 hours per day / 200 days per year

Full Time

Educational Services/Migrant Education Program

Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.

• CalSTRS Info for New Educators