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SUBSTITUTE Preschool Teacher Assistant, Head Start

Merced County Office of Education
Merced, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2025 CLOSED ON 2/17/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUBSTITUTE Preschool Teacher Assistant, Head Start position at Merced County Office of Education?

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. 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. 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.

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