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Position overview Position title: University Mentor Salary range: Candidate Mentoring: $600.00 per candidate Additional Site Stipend: $100.00 per additional school site (applies when three or more observations are completed at that site and duties include more than one location) Anticipated start: As early as August 2026 for fall of 2026 Position duration: Fall 2026 Application Window
Open date: February 25, 2026
Most recent review date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Saturday, Aug 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description The UC Merced Teacher Preparation Program (TPP) invites qualified applicants to apply for the role of University Mentor to support teacher candidates in the PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist Instruction Credential Program. Mentors play a critical role in supervising and supporting the development of future PK-3 educators aligned with California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) standards and Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide a minimum of six formal observations per semester for each assigned teacher candidate in clinical placements. Observations must be aligned to the PK-3 ECE TPEs and may include in-person, video-captured, or synchronous formats with archived feedback.
Conduct weekly communication with candidates (via email, phone, Zoom, or in person).
Maintain consistent communication with cooperating teachers and site administrators, promoting a shared understanding of program expectations.
Evaluate candidates' pedagogical performance in accordance with PK-3 ECE TPEs, providing formative feedback and documenting candidate progress.
Attend mandatory program orientation, mentor trainings, and calibration meetings (minimum two per semester).
Ensure that clinical sites demonstrate developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate practices, as well as robust support for English learners and children with disabilities.
Submit timely reports and documentation as required by the Teacher Preparation Program.
Collaborate with UC Merced PACE staff (including the Program Director, Associate Director, and Credential Analyst) to address candidate needs, remediation, or concerns.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must comply with the UC SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Policy
Willingness to travel within a 50-mile radius of Merced
Ability to meet all CTC documentation and evaluation deadlines
Valid California Clear Credential (or terminal degree in education or related field). Minimum of five years of PK-3 or TK-3 teaching experience.
Recent experience in California school settings aligned with adopted content standards and frameworks.
Qualifications of faculty and other instructional personnel must include, but are not limited to:
Current knowledge of the content relevant to early childhood and PK-3 instruction.
Knowledge of the current context of public schooling, including California's adopted P-12 content standards, frameworks, and accountability systems.
Knowledge of diversity in society, including diverse abilities, culture, language, ethnicity, and gender orientation.
Demonstration of effective professional practices in teaching and learning, scholarship, and service
Additional qualifications Must comply with the UC SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Policy
Willingness to travel within a 50-mile radius of Merced
Ability to meet all CTC documentation and evaluation deadlines
Preferred qualifications Experience supervising or mentoring pre-service teachers.
Familiarity with developmentally appropriate practices, culturally responsive pedagogy, and early literacy instruction as outlined in Program Standard 7.
Training in adult learning theory, cognitive coaching, and current content-specific pedagogy.
Comfort with digital observation tools and feedback system Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Teaching
Authorization to Release Information Form - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
Unofficial Transcripts - Highest level of completion
Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only)
Apply link:https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02082 Help contact:aprecruit@ucmerced.edu About UC Merced As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States. UC Merced is not currently able to sponsor individuals residing outside the United States who would require a new H-1B visa for employment. Applicants who do not hold valid U.S. work authorization are presently ineligible for this position.
The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (Center of Institutional Effectiveness), UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs. Job location Merced, CA
UC Merced is the first new American research university built in the 21st century, with a mission of research, teaching and service. The campus opened Sept. 5, 2005, in the San Joaquin Valley. The university is about an hour north of Fresno, two hours south of Sacramento, two hours southeast of San Francisco and the Silicon Valley, and 90 minutes west of Yosemite National Park.
The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system’s 10 campuses. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC Merced is committed to interdisciplinary excellence in research and teaching as well as to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the phys...ical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/).
The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy.
