CDC Associate Teacher

Department

The Merced College Child Development Center (MCCDC) is a vibrant, field-based teaching and learning environment dedicated to excellence in early childhood education. As a dynamic model program, MCCDC blends innovative curriculum and professional collaboration to serve children, families, and future educators in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive setting. We are committed to supporting each child through a developmentally appropriate approach that honors their social, emotional, physical, cultural, linguistic, and academic growth.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and making a meaningful impact, we warmly invite you to apply and join our dedicated team.

Salary: $3,807.00 - $4,819.00 Monthly

• Job Number:
• Closing: 3/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
• Location: Merced College, CA
• 40 hours/week
• 8.5 months/year
• Salary
  
  Schedule:
  
  Range 20
• Position works 8.5 months of the year and is paid over 10 months
• This is a categorically funded assignment contingent upon year-to-year funding

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 that includes an environment that fosters active exploration; encourages independent choices and active problem solving along with sharing experiences with others. Successfully integrates and individualizes care and curriculum for all children regardless of abilities.

Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment.

• Acts as a part of a teaching team that assists with teaching and supervising a group of children that include 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 communicate with parents
• Assists with administering assessments and screenings; conduct ongoing observation and assessment of assigned children's growth and development and record results
• Maintains required records and develop portfolios for assigned children to document developmental growth
• Contributes in planning and preparation of lesson plans based on child observations, Individual Education Plan (IEP), Family Service Education Plan (FSEP) goals, and assessment results
• Under the 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, etc.
• 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…