II. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or closely related field and a valid California Child Development Program Director’s Permit and infant toddler units Three years management experience involving staff supervision Experience working with children ages birth to five years (Early Head Start and Head Start) Three years of teaching experience in early childhood education Must maintain CLASS Observer Reliability and ECERS Standing (can be obtained within 12 months of employment) Knowledge of theories and principles of child growth, development, early childhood education and family support, including developmentally appropriate practice and working with children with special needs Experience working with children and families from a diverse background Knowledge and ability to interpret and navigate application of Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act, Title V, Community Care Licensing (Title 22), Part C and IDEA, and Developmentally Appropriate Practice Knowledge of early child development curriculum (e.g. Parents as Teachers (PAT), Creative Curriculum) and assessment tool (e.g. Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) Assessment tool Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with large and small groups; and make presentations to large groups Computer experience including data entry Ability to work as a member of a team where diverse program content must be well integrated to provide quality services Skill in collecting, desegregating, and analyzing data, preparing complex reports and monitoring progress and draw meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data Valid California Driver’s License III. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bilingual in English and one or more of the following languages: Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin or Vietnamese.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 1. A letter of intent indicating the reason(s) for interest in the position. 2. Submission of an administrative application on www.EDJOIN.org. (Fill out application completely. Do not use phrases such as “see resume”, “see attached” or “refer to previous application”. Incomplete applications are subject to disqualification. All applications will be paper screened.) 3. A personal vita or resume. 4. A copy of permits authorizing service in this position 5. A copy of transcripts 6. Three recent letters of recommendation. 7. Completion of a criminal records check prior to beginning work. Qualified applicants for this position will be notified for an oral interview. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT: WWW.EDJOIN.ORG APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 6, 2021 We reserve the right to reopen this position, re-advertise or delay filling the position. The Human Resources Department is not responsible for replication of candidates’ application materials. The Governing Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender or sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. (Board Policy 4030) Mission Statement: The students of the Garvey School District will learn academic skills, moral and ethical values and respect for diversity that will enable them to be life-long learners and productive members of a global society. [Board adopted: 11/16/95].