APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 1. Letter of Intent outlining any unique qualifications. 2. Resume of employment and educational history. 3. Copy of Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education or related field. 4. Copy of a valid CA Child Development Director’s Permit. 5. Copy of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. 6. Three (3) current letters of recommendation (dated within 12 months). 7. Copies of any professional training related to Head Start. Desirable: • Bilingual ability • Computer literacy EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Education: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education or related field. Desired: Master’s Degree BA/BS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Development or a related field. Obtain certification to meet mandated program requirements. At the time of employment if the candidate does not have the certification he/she will have one year from the date of hire to acquire the certification, and must maintain certification yearly. Experience: Five (5) years of successful professional teaching Three (3) years of successful management experience is desired Three (3) years of successful Teacher On Special Assignment experience is desired. Education: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education or related field. Desired: Master’s Degree Certification and Licenses: 1. Possession of California’s Child Development Director’s Permit 2. Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.