What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coaching Specialist LOC: Merced (Early Education Dept.) position at Merced County Office of Education?

Coaching Specialist LOC: Merced (Early Education Dept.) at Merced County Office of Education

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Application Deadline

8/6/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

7/23/2026

Contact

Melissa Reyes
209-381-6619

Number of Openings

Salary

Pay Range
$33.22 - $38.12 Per Hour

Add'l Salary Info

Maximum entry is step 3 @ $35.58 per hour

Length of Work Year

12 months per year, 8 hours per day

Employment Type

Full Time

PROGRAM & DEPARTMENT:

Early Learning Family Support - Early Education Department

LOCATION:

1840 Wardrobe Avenue, Merced

HOURS:

Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (some evening and weekend, as necessary)

PREVENT YOUR APPLICATION FROM BEING DISQUALIFIED:

Screening is based on information provided on the application. Read the position announcement CAREFULLY! Complete the application THOROUGHLY and be SPECIFIC. AVOID using "VARIES", "ON CALL", "SEE RESUME" or SIMILAR VAGUE LANGUAGE. Give DETAILED INFORMATION. Carefully review attached job description. Submit all required, additional documents as specified.

FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR ED-JOIN APPLICATION

If you are experiencing difficuly submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor serves as a mentor, coach, and trainer for Early Educators. Provides on- site technical assistance for assigned early educators. Monitors contract implementation for federal, state, and local contracts. Performs quality reviews of childcare facilities along with technical assistance, coaching, and training to develop a quality childcare environment.

Requirements / Qualifications

Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation will be considered for an interview. The following information must be received before the deadline date for your application to be considered for this position: 1) COMPLETED Edjoin online application 2) Resume 3) Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (signed and dated within the last 18 months) 4) ALL college transcripts and a copy of the degree. MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Requires a bachelor’s degree in child development, human development, early childhood development or closely related field and two (2) years of experience working with adult learners who support children and families in a childcare or social service setting. LICENSES & CERTIFICATES: UPON HIRE MUST PRESENT: Valid California driver’s license, Proof of liability insurance required by law, DMV Driver Record printout. Must possess or obtain within 6 months of hire, Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Certification.

If unable to attach required documents to application, please contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Requirements / Qualifications

If unable to attach required documents to application, please contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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.

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What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coaching Specialist LOC: Merced (Early Education Dept.) position at Merced County Office of Education?