CDC Associate Teacher; Pool

Job Details

Title:

CDC Associate Teacher (19hr) Pool
Salary: $1,808.00 - $2,289.00 Monthly
Job Type: 19 hours per week, 8.5 months per year
Job Number:
Closing: 6/30/2026 12:00 AM Pacific

Location:

Merced Campus and Los Banos Campus, Merced County, CA

• Assists with teaching and supervising a group of children, planning and providing an appropriate classroom environment, and providing 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 the 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, 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 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.

Required:

• 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, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic…