MATERIALS The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) brief resume; 2) three (3) recent letters of recommendation (signed and dated within the last 18 months); 3) a completed Ed-Join on-line application form; 4) ALL college transcripts (JC and University) and a copy of degree*; 5) a copy of your California credential or permit authorizing service in the required area*. All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only. If unable to attach required documents to application, please fax to (209) 381-6768, Attention: Tricia Aquino 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. SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Head Start Education Manager, to supervise and coordinate the Head Start early childhood education program, services and activities in the assigned areas; to oversee and manage the licensure of assigned Head Start facilities; to direct, manage, supervise and coordinate the transition of children into and out of Head Start; to coordinate assigned activities with other Head Start service areas, and with outside agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Training: Bachelor’s Degree with 24 units in ECE/CD including core courses, plus 16 general education units, plus 6 administration units, plus 2 adult supervision units. Experience: Three years increasingly responsible experience in an early care and education program. (Program Director Permit requires 1 program year of Site Supervisor experience). Credentials and/or Skills: Hold/qualify for a Child Development Program Director Permit. Knowledge of high quality preschool child care and education; California State Child Care Licensing Regulations; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Ability plan, organize and oversee high quality early childhood care and education programs; work with diverse community, student, and staff groups. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Proof of valid CA driver’s license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV Driver Record printout required.