Master Teacher LOCATION: Mitchell Head Start, Atwater

Under the direction and supervision of the Education Coordinator, fulfill the role of Center Director as defined by Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. Oversee the daily operations of a Head Start center. Teach an assigned group of children. Supervise teaching staff assigned to site. Monitor child attendance. Organize and conduct parent education and parent participation activities. Comply with Head Start and regulations, California Health and Safety Codes, Title 22 and other applicable state, local and federal guidelines. 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. EDUCATION: Associates Degree with 24 units in ECE/CD including core courses, plus 16 general education units, plus 3 Administration units. Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development desired. EXPERIENCE: Three years experience in an instructional capacity in an early care and education program including experience working with children with disabilities. One year experience in a supervisory capacity desired. CREDENTIALS AND/OR SKILLS: Hold/qualify for a Child Development Master Teacher Permit or higher. Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificate. Knowledge of child growth and development; developmentally appropriate practices; principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds, and those with disabilities and special needs. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Proof of valid CA driver’s license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV H-6 printout required. Satisfactory results from pre-employment physical required.

Salary : $237 - $267