Under the direction of the Director, Early Learning Programs, provide guidance and support to Madera County school districts on Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) and PreKindergarten through third grade (P-3) frame planning and implementing. Provide guidance and support to Madera County Superintendent of Schools (MCSOS) and school districts with integrating UPK within their plans. Provide support for MCSOS infant, toddler, preschool, and other related programs. Promote high quality UPK programs by collaborating with early learning providers and accessing resources to identify best practices, current early childhood research, and up-to-date regulations from the state. Provide technical assistance and support, offer training and coaching focused on the implementation of effective instructional strategies, and facilitate UPK assessment procedures and monitoring. Provide assistance with the oversight of early learning programs for adherence to state and federal regulations including licensing.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood development or related field and a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience. Early childhood education background and experience with California State Early Learning Programs. Hold or qualify for the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit. A Child Development Site Supervisor Permit and/or a Teaching Credential with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education preferred. Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license. Incumbents must be insurable by the liability carrier for the Madera County Superintendent of Schools.