Assistant Teacher (Martin Luther King), MCOE Early Learning Program PC# 2117 *Internal Applicants Only at Monterey County Office Of Education
IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor and guidance of the Pre-school Lead Teacher, Teacher, or Master Teacher, the Assistant Teacher, works as a member of a teaching team to promote active learning by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate experiences and by creating an environment in which birth through five-year-old children can experiment, make choices, solve problems and share their experiences with others; assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly physical environment.
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
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation)
- Proof of HS Graduation
- Resume
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
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation)
- 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.
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 6/30/2026.
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.
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 6/30/2026.
Application Deadline
9/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/27/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$17.73 - $22.63 Per Hour
$17.73 - $22.63 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
M-F; 8 Hrs/Day; 205 Days/Yr
Employment Type
Full Time