Preschool Aide Location: Merced Early Learning Center, Merced

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 a Site Supervisor or Master Teacher provide support and assistance in a preschool classroom and on the playground. This position is itinerant, moving from classroom to classroom, as needed.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: A combination of education and training to interact with children in a positive manner and to learn the functions of this position.

Experience with young children. Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds, and those with disabilities and special needs; Ability to relate to children. Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE DEADLINE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED: 1. Complete online application 2. Resume 3. OPTIONAL: 3 current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED in the last 18 months)

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.

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