An administrative position responsible to the Director of Head Start/State Preschool, Children’s Center, to supervise, plan, evaluate, organize, and coordinate the implementation of all preschool programs, as well as the preschool summer school programs. Assist the Director in promoting the classroom services, administrative support enrollment efforts, monitor performance and compliance of Child Development programs to conform to state and federal requirements. Meet state and federal program requirements related to Early Childhood Education

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
1. Letter of Intent outlining any unique qualifications.
2. Resume of employment and educational history.
3. Copy of Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education or related field.
4. Copy of a valid CA Child Development Director’s Permit.
5. Copy of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
6. Three (3) current letters of recommendation (dated within 12 months).
7. Copies of any professional training related to Head Start.

Desirable:
• Bilingual ability
• Computer literacy

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Education: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education or related field. Desired: Master’s Degree
BA/BS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Development or a related field. Obtain certification to meet mandated program requirements. At the time of employment if the candidate does not have the certification he/she will have one year from the date of hire to acquire the certification, and must maintain certification yearly.

Experience:
Five (5) years of successful professional teaching
Three (3) years of successful management experience is desired
Three (3) years of successful Teacher On Special Assignment experience is desired.

Education:
Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education or related field.

Desired:
Master’s Degree

Certification and Licenses:
1. Possession of California’s Child Development Director’s Permit
2. Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.