Director - Head Start; Early Education Department LOCATION: Merced, CA at Merced County Office of Education
About the Employer
The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent, plan, organize, control and direct the operation, management and administration of the Head Start Program and oversee services provided by education partners and/or delegate agencies. In addition, this position works directly with other early education partners, third party contractors, and community-based organizations; develops, monitors, implements and evaluates program policies and procedures; develops, administers and monitors program budgets; assures that Head Start/Early Head Start Program complies with and implements State, local and federal regulations.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or closely related field and five (5) years of experience in the administration of an early care and education program including three (3) years’ progressively responsible experience in a Head Start/Early Head Start program. LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: * Hold/qualify for a Child Development Program Director Permit. Please see attached Job Description for all required minimum qualifications.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) A completed on-line Edjoin application form; 2) all college transcripts, including junior college, transcripts verifying degrees and/or copy of degree; 3) brief resume; 4) three recent letters of recommendation (dated within 18 months of submission and signed by the author) 5) copy of California credential/permit authorizing service in this area. Deadline is at 4:30 pm. Postmarks will not be accepted. If unable to attach required documents to application, please fax to (209) 381-6768, Attention: Donna Franklin or you can drop them off at 632 w 13th Street, Merced (Room C-2). Please make sure to indicate the position you are applying for so that it is correctly attached with your application. Upon hire, must provide: DMV Driver Record printout TB clearance Official Transcripts
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or closely related field and five (5) years of experience in the administration of an early care and education program including three (3) years’ progressively responsible experience in a Head Start/Early Head Start program. LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: * Hold/qualify for a Child Development Program Director Permit. Please see attached Job Description for all required minimum qualifications.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) A completed on-line Edjoin application form; 2) all college transcripts, including junior college, transcripts verifying degrees and/or copy of degree; 3) brief resume; 4) three recent letters of recommendation (dated within 18 months of submission and signed by the author) 5) copy of California credential/permit authorizing service in this area. Deadline is at 4:30 pm. Postmarks will not be accepted. If unable to attach required documents to application, please fax to (209) 381-6768, Attention: Donna Franklin or you can drop them off at 632 w 13th Street, Merced (Room C-2). Please make sure to indicate the position you are applying for so that it is correctly attached with your application. Upon hire, must provide: DMV Driver Record printout TB clearance Official Transcripts
Application Deadline
6/25/2021 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/11/2021
Contact
Donna Franklin
209-381-6628
209-381-6628
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$105,224 - 118,429 annually based on 2020/21 H.S. Certificated Management Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
8 hours per day / 225 days per year
Employment Type
Full Time
Location:
Head Start Administration Office, 1840 Wardrobe Ave. Merced. CA
HOURS:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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