About MAAC  

MAAC has recently emerged from a period of significant growth in its programs, budget and staff. MAAC now has an annual budget in excess of $43 million and has approximately 500 full time employees.

MAAC’s President/CEO, Arnulfo Manriquez, is committed to developing a cohesive management team that will not only further embrace the value of MAAC as a single entity, but a team that will continuously build upon its current strengths to bring greater excellence to MAAC. One of his key initiatives is to enable the organization to integrate all of its practices, programs and systems into a strong, comprehensive structure that will serve to support MAAC’s mission, goals and objectives. MAAC is on the road to creating a culture of excellence.  We hope you will consider applying for a position with MAAC to join us on our journey.

MAAC is a multi-purpose social service agency with a successful history of serving various communities throughout San Diego County. In 1965, MAAC opened its doors to serve San Diego's disadvantaged and now has centers strategically located as far south as San Ysidro and as far north as Camp Pendleton. One million clients later, MAAC is still acting as a catalyst to help individuals and families become self-sufficient. Serving approximately 35,000 individuals per year, MAAC provides a spectrum of unique programs designed to assist clients by engaging them in the enhancement of their own lives through lifestyle changes.

MAAC’s programs strive to improve clients’ economic standing as well as their ability to access resources available to them. Included among the many programs and services now offered are Head Start/Early Head Start/State Preschool/QPI and other related early childhood development programs, two culturally specific recovery homes: Casa De Milagros and Nosotros, award-winning affordable housing complexes, community and workforce development programs, and a community charter school. MAAC’s commitment to environmental sustainability carries the non-profit into the future with its low-income home weatherization program. For more information, visit   www.maacproject.org.

MAAC’s Child Development Program Head Start, Early Head Start and State Preschool programs, deliver the national school readiness program to special needs and economically disadvantaged children and their families. Our highly individualized programs integrate a developmentally-appropriate curriculum reflecting the diverse ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds of participating families. Currently, MAAC Head Start serves over 2,000 economically disadvantaged children and their families throughout north San Diego County in the communities of Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido and Carlsbad.  Our comprehensive federally funded school-readiness programs that promote parents as the primary educator of the child. MAAC currently serves a diverse group of low-income children and their families in North County; the majority of the participating families are of Latino/Hispanic ethnicity. These programs ensure that children ages 0-3 (EHS) and 3-5 (HS) and their families are provided with comprehensive services to promote optimum physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth. MAAC’s California State Preschool program provides educational and developmental services to qualifying children ages 3 to 5; parents are encouraged to participate with their children and to be involved in their children’s development.

Under direct supervision, this position will coordinate and monitor the implementation of the Head Start and Early Head Start Performance Standards for assigned centers and assigned program options. The incumbent will model, consult and provide guidance and resources to classroom staff and will participate in building systems that provide staff with resources and support.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Supports the Head Start philosophy that promotes and values parent participation and individualization of children in a classroom setting, Supports the Agency developed School Readiness Goals as well as MAAC and CDP vision and mission.
• Responsible for ongoing monitoring and the implementation of the early childhood development (ECD) service area at the center level and maintaining that ECD systems are in compliance.
• Using approved assessment tools and monitoring checklists, observes assigned classrooms for compliance with current education policies and procedures, State licensing regulations and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Serves as a mentor and coach by observing and assessing classroom activities; provides on-the-job guidance, training and technical assistance in order to improve the skills and interactions of education and classroom staff to improve child outcomes toward Kindergarten readiness and to improve CLASS scores.
• Recommends and/or provides on-site training and technical assistance to Center Directors and teaching staff on approved curriculum and assessment, including Creative Curriculum, Second Step Curriculum, CLASS, DRDP, ECERS, and others as applicable to program option.
• Assists management in analyzing education data to plan, organize, and conduct professional development activities to groups of up to 100 participants.
• Works in collaboration with Center Directors, teaching staff and other education staff to determine focus areas of coaching based on data analysis from CLASS observations, ECERS, DRDP assessments and ongoing observations and others as applicable to program option.
• Prepares reports and other written materials as directed and communicates concerns and results with the teacher(s), Center Director and supervisors and managers.
• Participates and contributes to planning/management activities, committees and meetings.
• Attends monthly evening meetings, conferences, community meetings and/or training programs as required.
• Communicates effectively with Child Development, Head Start/Early Head Start Managers and upper management to problem solve difficult issues.
• Collaborates and maintains positive working relationships with fellow MAAC employees and with partner community organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Early childhood education systems including curriculum, individualization and implementation and ongoing assessment (i.e. Creative Curriculum, the Second Step Curriculum, the Desired Results Developmental Profile, the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale and the Classroom Assessment Scoring System
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Database management and the Internet

Ability to:

• Communicate proficiently in English (orally, reading and writing)
• Coach and mentor staff of various cultural backgrounds and learning modalities
• Work positively with parents, staff and consultants
• Develop, organize and conduct trainings on a variety of topics
• Troubleshoot basic problems and prepare comprehensive reports
• Work collaboratively with Management and Union staff
• Develop and maintain strong community relations and positive interpersonal relations
• Organize records and paperwork processes and consistently demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Prepare and present reports, training plans, and facilitate workshops
• Consistently relate effectively with children, parents, staff, and local services providers

• Listens attentively to others; asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person’s views and underlying assumptions
• Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers
• Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development
• Attends work consistently and punctually arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on commitments; meets deadlines
• Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers.  Protects the proprietary information of MAAC systems
• Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes
• Deals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner.  Focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a closely related field including a minimum of thirty-two (32) ECE units
• Three (3) years of work and/or teaching experience in an Early Childhood Education program setting including experience with CA State and Federal regulations related to Early Childhood Education that includes a minimum of one (1) year of experience utilizing mentoring and coaching principles and reflective practices with adult learners in a professional early childhood education program setting.
• Master Teacher Level Permit or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) speaking, reading, and writing highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing computers and software, including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the Internet and database software such as ChildPlus.

Note: Submission of official transcripts, certificates, diplomas, verification of work experience may be required for certain positions.

Must have a physical examination and TB clearance as required by state and federal regulations, and a drug screen by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC prior to the first day of employment.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit, talk or hear both in person and by telephone; uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms.  An employee also is regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use basic math; learn and apply new information or skills; work under intensive deadlines and interact with MAAC management, administrators, staff, teachers, parents, family members, children and others encountered in the course of work.

All positions are subject to a background/education check, DMV check, NSOR, exclusion and debarment checks prior to hire and periodically throughout employment as required by various funding sources.

Note: California Start law requires background criminal checks on anyone who works in a licensed childcare facility who is not a client. Must have or obtain a current criminal background check clearance, signed criminal record statement, and signed Acknowledgement to Report Child Abuse form prior to the first day of employment.

Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAAC’s insurance carrier.  Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.

This position is represented by Service Employees International Union, Local 221, CTW. Dues/deductions begin after 30 days of employment.

Please download an application from the employment section of our website, www.maacproject.org, and send the completed application with your resume and transcripts via email to MAACHRrecruiter@maacproject.org.  You may also fax your documentation to (760) 471-3753.

Disclosure:  The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

In compliance with The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), new employees are required to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the United States and must provide documents that establish both identity and employment eligibility as required for completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification form (Form I-9).

MAAC is a smoke and drug free workplace.

MAAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans).

MAAC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. MAAC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

MAAC expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

An applicant or an employee may request a reasonable accommodation at any time, verbally or in writing. A reasonable accommodation request can be made by contacting the Human Resources Department at (619) 426-3595 x1255 or by sending an email to MAACHRrecruiter@maacproject.org.

MAAC Human Resources

1355 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA  91911

(619) 426-3595 ? HR Fax (619) 426-3443

800 W Los Vallecitos Blvd, Suite J, San Marcos, CA 92069

(760) 471-4210 ? HR Fax (760) 471-3753