Salary: $33.67 - $43.94 Hourly
Location : San Jose, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 2526-07-01-272822
Department: Educational Services
Opening Date: 07/30/2025
Closing Date: 8/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position The is now accepting applications for Associate Teacher.
Under the general supervision of the Supervisor-Preschool Instructional Support and/or Site Director, the Associate Teacher - Restricted shares and collaborates in the responsibility for the planning, implementation and coordination of a comprehensive education program and ensures that the education program is developmentally appropriate for each child's individual needs.
Typically positions have assignments with the following work year:
- 11 months, 196 days, 8 hours per day OR
- 12 months, 233 days, 8 hours per day
Example of Duties and Responsibilities To learn more about this position, click to view the job description.
Education and Experience - Education : An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field. Possession of or be eligible for a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit by the end of the probationary period.
- Experience : Two (2) years of full-time experience working, or volunteering, in a child care program.
MAY REQUIRE:
Fluency in English and a second language (Spanish or Vietnamese) as specified by the Santa Clara County Office of Education.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Must be 18 years of age.
- Possess and maintain current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certifications or the ability to obtain within six months from the date of hire.
Supplemental Information APPLICATION PROCEDURES The following application materials are required:
- Completed Application
- Resume
- Copy of Transcripts from Accredited College or University with Major Coursework in Early Childhood Education
- Copy of Associate Teacher Permit (if possessed)
- Copy of current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification (if possessed)
- Answers to supplemental questions (embedded in the online application)
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NOTE: Supplemental questions are included in the application form and will be used in the initial screening process. Please answer these questions as fully as possible.
The application and materials must be received by application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the final filing date.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES - Assessments and interviews may take place virtually or in-person.
- Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.
- The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral examination with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for August 28, 2025
- Based on the final scores of qualified candidates, Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list.
- Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for September 4, 2025
- Second interviews may be held in-person.
- Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their SchoolJobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their SchoolJobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.
NOTE: Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director - Classified Personnel Services. Candidates who test successfully for placement on the eligibility list may be certified to other related positions without further testing requirements, OR job posting announcements. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and testing process, which may include, but is not limited to, further testing, inclusive of on-the job testing, recruitment, and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than 15 days, after an eligibility list has been certified, which may cause adjustments on the eligibility list, as evaluated to be reasonable or necessary.
HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS: The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being resources
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
- 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement
Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs.+/ weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page:
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any part of the testing process must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled test date at 408-453-6845. Hearing-impaired individuals may contact the California Relay Service at 1-800-735-2929, then 408-453-6845. After contacting CPS, candidates will be asked to submit documentation supporting their accommodation request. Failure to reach out within the specified timeline may result in an inability to make accommodations.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.
For direct concerns related to
Equal Opportunity Employment , please contact:
Khushwinder Gill, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent
Personnel Services
Santa Clara County Office of Education
1290 Ridder Park Drive
San Jose, Ca 95131
(408) 453-6598
RECRUITMENT CONTACT: For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact:
Amy Luna
(408) 453-6759
HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS: The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, mental health and well-being benefits, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
Our excellent health and welfare benefits include retirement contributions to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CALPERS); a choice between a variety of Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser medical plans, Delta Dental Insurance, VSP vision coverage for employees and dependents; vacation, sick leave, and 16 paid holidays.
Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs.+/ weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page:
Benefits Contacts: Yuvika Singh, Manager 408-453-6583
Sylvia Hernandez (A-K) 408-453-6831
Patty Tijerina (L-Z) 408-453-6681
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Are you the parent of a child who is currently or has previously attended the Early Head Start or Head Start program?
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If yes, name the child, site location and year attended.
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Do you speak a second language? If so, please specify which language.
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Do you have a preference in site location? (Please select ALL that apply)
- San Jose Only
- Gilroy Only
- Hollister Only
- No Preference
Required Question
