Director, Early Childhood at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is committed to ensuring all students have the educational opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a wide range of services and programs geared at supporting our 10 public school districts and expanding educational opportunities and outcomes for the nearly 40,000 students who call Santa Cruz County home. We envision an impactful educational community where everyone feels they belong and have the resources, relationships, and skills to thrive. Our mission is to create an equitable educational system that fosters growth, opportunities, and well-being for all. We work alongside partners in Santa Cruz County’s educational community to build BRIDGES — Belonging, Relationships, Innovation, Data-informed decision-making, Growth mindsets, Excellence, and Sustainability — to equity in education. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under general direction of the Associate Superintendent, plan, organize, and manage early childhood care and education programs for the County Office of Education including birth to age 5 programs including Child Development Resource Center, Childhood Advisory Council, and Universal PreK/TK. Align activities and communications with other departments, school districts, community agencies, private organizations, media, and elected officials; provide leadership on new early learning programs including articulation of programs from birth to grade 3 to provide developmentally appropriate programs and equitable access for all children.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must hold, or be eligible to hold, a California Administrative Services Credential. A Master’s degree is highly desirable. Five years of highly responsible management experience in directing and supervising birth to age 5 child development programs, PreK–grade 3 early childhood education programs or related field. Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
Benefits: Fully paid dental and vision insurance covering both employee and dependents. For medical, employee portion depends on the plan chosen. The employee is also provided with long-term disability insurance and life insurance. Employee to pay CalSTRS portion of their retirement. To complete the application process, the following items will be needed. 1) A completed on-line SCCOE application at www.edjoin.org. 2) A letter describing personal qualifications, reasons for interest in the position. 3) Three letters of recommendation within the last 2 years.
- Administrative Services Credential
Requirements / Qualifications
Must hold, or be eligible to hold, a California Administrative Services Credential. A Master’s degree is highly desirable. Five years of highly responsible management experience in directing and supervising birth to age 5 child development programs, PreK–grade 3 early childhood education programs or related field. Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
Benefits: Fully paid dental and vision insurance covering both employee and dependents. For medical, employee portion depends on the plan chosen. The employee is also provided with long-term disability insurance and life insurance. Employee to pay CalSTRS portion of their retirement. To complete the application process, the following items will be needed. 1) A completed on-line SCCOE application at www.edjoin.org. 2) A letter describing personal qualifications, reasons for interest in the position. 3) Three letters of recommendation within the last 2 years.
- Administrative Services Credential
Comments and Other Information
This is a fully in-person position and no option for remote work.
Comments and Other Information
This is a fully in-person position and no option for remote work.
Application Deadline
11/6/2024 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
10/16/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$121,210 - $154,699 Annually
$121,210 - $154,699 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
MA stipend @ 3%; Doctorate stipend @ 2%.
Length of Work Year
221 Days, to start as soon as possible.
Employment Type
Full Time