What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Instructional Specialist position at Inside Higher Ed?
One regular, full-time position, 40 hours per week, 10 months per year (August-May) on the Oceanside Campus. The regular work schedule is 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The person selected for this position will be subject to assignment to any district facility during any hours of operation.
Both the first-level interview with the screening and interview committee and the second-level interview will be conducted in person.
Residency Requirement
MiraCosta College Board Policy 7800: Employee Residency requires all classified staff, administrators, and temporary/hourly short-term employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two hundred (200) road miles from the employee’s regularly assigned district worksite. The purpose of the policy is to promote efficiency and continuity throughout all campus administrative functions, provide students with high-quality assistance and accessibility to all academic and campus services, ensure that students receive an engaging education, and respond to emerging student needs.
The District may consider an individual request to temporarily reside outside the State of California or the 200-mile limit on a case-by-case basis, not to exceed twelve consecutive months.
Under general direction, serve as lead teacher and plan and direct daily curriculum of play-based, culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate activities for young children (18 months to 5 years); provide supervision of children at all times, ensuring their safety and well-being in compliance with all applicable regulations; provide student teacher and apprentice supervision, mentoring and serve as a model teacher for child development students; and perform related duties as assigned.
Compensation
Starting at Range 19, Step 1, $57,203 (based on the MiraCosta College 2025-2026 classified salary schedule; prorated at 10 months)with annual salary step increases up to step 5.
Both the first-level interview with the screening and interview committee and the second-level interview will be conducted in person.
Residency Requirement
MiraCosta College Board Policy 7800: Employee Residency requires all classified staff, administrators, and temporary/hourly short-term employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two hundred (200) road miles from the employee’s regularly assigned district worksite. The purpose of the policy is to promote efficiency and continuity throughout all campus administrative functions, provide students with high-quality assistance and accessibility to all academic and campus services, ensure that students receive an engaging education, and respond to emerging student needs.
The District may consider an individual request to temporarily reside outside the State of California or the 200-mile limit on a case-by-case basis, not to exceed twelve consecutive months.
Under general direction, serve as lead teacher and plan and direct daily curriculum of play-based, culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate activities for young children (18 months to 5 years); provide supervision of children at all times, ensuring their safety and well-being in compliance with all applicable regulations; provide student teacher and apprentice supervision, mentoring and serve as a model teacher for child development students; and perform related duties as assigned.
Compensation
Starting at Range 19, Step 1, $57,203 (based on the MiraCosta College 2025-2026 classified salary schedule; prorated at 10 months)with annual salary step increases up to step 5.
Salary : $57,203