SUBSTITUTE Preschool Teacher Assistant, Head Start at Merced County Office of Education
About the Employer
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.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under general supervision of the Education Coordinator and the direction of Master Teacher/Site Supervisor, provide support and assistance in various early education settings including the playgrounds and filling in for absent teaching staff. Work with children individually or in small groups; provide activities as planned; assist children with personal needs; work to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly physical environment.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please review attached job descriptions carefully before applying. Only those applicants that meet the minimum criteria for Education & Experience will be considered. Position requires 6 units ECE/CD. Upon hire, must present TB clearance, current shots for TB, MMR and Flu. Must pass strength test.
The following must be submitted: -Complete Edjoin application -Resume -Unofficial transcripts (all transcripts listing the required 6 units in Child Development) All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please review attached job descriptions carefully before applying. Only those applicants that meet the minimum criteria for Education & Experience will be considered. Position requires 6 units ECE/CD. Upon hire, must present TB clearance, current shots for TB, MMR and Flu. Must pass strength test.
The following must be submitted: -Complete Edjoin application -Resume -Unofficial transcripts (all transcripts listing the required 6 units in Child Development) All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only.
Comments and Other Information
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.
All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only.
Comments and Other Information
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.
All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
7/16/2026
Contact
Melissa Reyes
209-381-6619
209-381-6619
Number of Openings
5
Salary
Single Rate
17.09 Per Hour
17.09 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
On-Call
Employment Type
Part Time, Temporary
Location
Various locations in Merced County (Head Start locations)
Hours
Varies
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