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$66,000.00/yr - $8,120.00/yr

Join an exciting team of professionals making a difference in the lives of children and families! Head Start has been improving the lives of low-income children and families in Santa Cruz County since 1965 through high quality, comprehensive child development, and family support services. Head Start supports school readiness and promotes healthy families through delivery of education, health, and social services. Head Start also provides quality training and support to employees individualized professional growth and development.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Early Education Manager, the Early Education Coordinator is part of the Education team and supports the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of early childhood education, curriculum implementation and ensuring that the program is meeting its school readiness goals for all CFDP early education programs (EHS/HS/CSPP). This position will work with content area managers/coordinators to assist with planning, implementing, and monitoring of services to children and families. Position supports compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, CSPP requirements and Community Childcare Licensing requirements.

Position is regular full-time, Exempt and year-round. Annual s alary range is 66,000 - 68,120(dependent on qualifications/ experience) plus pay differential for bilingual skills awarded upon qualification.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• With Early Education Manager ensures compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Title 5 and Title 22 requirements and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Back-up to Early Education Manager with Community Childcare Licensing Agency. Updates Emergency/Disaster Plans, personnel rosters, facility rosters, To Be Posted packets and Designation of Responsibility form. Supports and reviews Site Supervisors with Unusual Incident Reports.
• Curriculum Monitoring: Review weekly curriculum plans for quality. ensure they are up-to-date and uploaded into ChildPlus
• Conducts observations related to effective teaching strategies, curriculum to fidelity, quality environments, and teacher/child interactions (CLASS, ITERS/ECERS, Teaching Pyramid, Fidelity Tools, etc.) and provides feedback to center and home base staff.
• Oversee/monitor the implementation and collection of the CSPP Parent DRDP annual Surveys. Ensure that Action Plan Summaries are completed according to timeline.
• Ensure that all Head Start centers submit their Improvement Action Plans for the DRDP, DRDP Parent Surveys, ECERS and CLASS Summaries according to timeline.
• Support with State CSPP Self-Assessment, Funding Application and required reports
• Provide input and solutions to develop and/or revise Early Education systems and policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Implements and oversees annual education activities/projects, i.e. staff Check-in/Check-out procedures, education form files and materials, spend out, etc.
• Using the Learning Genie application to provide parents with activities that support parent/child relationships and child development including language, dual language, literacy, science, math, cognitive, and bi-literacy development.
• Assists in developing Early Head Start, Head Start, and Kindergarten Transition plans and supports with the implementation of the plans.
• Provide oral and written translation (English to Spanish or Spanish to English) as assigned.
• Responsible for Education Component training and meeting logistics. Supports program-wide meetings, workshops and training logistics as assigned.
• Produce and submit regular monthly reports and other reports as directed, including data analysis. Input education services into Head Start specific software program, produce reports as needed.
• Compile reports, develop forms, and carry out research projects as requested.
• Responsible for clerical tasks, filing, copying, typing correspondence and reports.
• Assists with recruitment activities and events as assigned.
• This position is part of the center coverage plan and will support with coverage in the classroom as needed.
  
  

• Regularly required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Occasionally required to climb or balance
• Occasionally and frequent ability to lift or exert a force of up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally ability to lift or exert a force of up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally job may involve moderate exposure to high/low temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and loud noises.
• Frequent repetitive use of computer keyboard/mouse, IPad, and extended time viewing a monitor
  
  

• BA degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field
• Bilingual and Biliterate (English/Spanish).
• Computer competence; knowledge Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Written communication skills include appropriate grammar application, sentence structure and presentation.
• Self-motivated, ability to work both independently and with a team successfully.
• Ability to prioritize tasks be detailed oriented, exercise good judgement and multi-task.
• Able to travel within the community/county on a regular basis.
• Flexibility; must be able to work evenings/weekends as needed.
  
  

• Three plus years experience working with young children (0-5) and their families, in a licensed program (Head Start/Early Head Start experience a plus).
• Experience mentoring, training, or in a leadership role.
• Experience with electronic record keeping systems and reporting.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
  
  

• Experience in data analysis, presenting findings and creating action plans.
• Experience with CLASS, ITERS/ECERS, and fidelity tools.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Education and Training
• Industries Individual and Family Services

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Job Description

Description:

RSM Christian School seeks a Christ-centered, visionary Early Education Director to lead our Early Childhood Education (ECE) program. The Director ensures that all aspects of the program reflect the school’s mission and values while fostering a nurturing, developmentally appropriate, and spiritually enriching environment for young children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide spiritual leadership, integrating biblical values throughout the ECE program.
• Lead weekly chapel with age-appropriate worship and biblical teaching.
• Oversee curriculum, daily routines, and classroom environments to support holistic child development.
• Implement the Pyramid Model to foster social-emotional growth and positive behavior.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate teaching staff; foster a strong, collaborative team culture.
• Ensure full compliance with CA Title 22 licensing requirements and maintain all student/staff records.
• Manage enrollment, classroom ratios, scheduling, and licensing documentation.
• Build strong relationships with families and support community engagement.
• Coordinate volunteer onboarding and training per school and state regulations.
• Oversee ECE supply purchasing and manage program budgets.

Spiritual & Personal Qualifications

• Committed Christian with a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Models grace, humility, and professionalism; upholds the school’s mission and biblical values.

Professional Qualifications

• Meets California licensing requirements for Preschool Director.
• Minimum 2+ years of leadership experience in early childhood education.
• Passion for nurturing young children in a faith-based, holistic learning environment.
• Knowledge of Pyramid Model or similar behavior support frameworks.

Technical Skills & Certifications

• Proficient in technology tools: Brightwheel, ParentSquare, Google Suite.
• Physically able to lift 30 lbs., sit/stand/crouch to engage with young children.
• Current or willing to obtain the following certifications:
  • Pediatric CPR/First Aid (Red Cross or AHA)
  • Mandated Reporter Training
  • Harassment Prevention (every 2 years)
  • Pesticide Safety (annually)

  
  

Job DescriptionJob Description

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION : IBA empowers individuals and families to improve their lives and achieve socio-economic mobility through high-quality affordable housing, education, financial and empowerment and arts programs.

JOB SUMMARY: The Early Education Director is responsible for overseeing the daily management and operations of the program ensuring program objectives are met, guide the overall direction of the program and our mission fully integrated. As part of Boston's UPK (Universal Pre-K) the PS Program Director will focus on program administration, credential compliance, monitoring and managing administrative aspects of the program that includes supervising teachers, meeting regulatory requirements, accreditation, budget, contingency changes, and the commercial kitchen achieving goals and budgetary compliance. Reports to Chief Program Officer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Management and Child Development

• Provides direct management and oversight of the program, and coordination of schedules.

• Develops and implements guidelines and policies to ensure compliance with funding, government regulations, grants, and alignment with the organization's mission.

• Monitors documentation and evaluation according to Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and Association for the Education of Children (NAEYC) standards, and manages licensing.

• Manages the waiting list and enrollment process.

• Prepares necessary management reports as required by Finance and other stakeholders.

• Ensures daily experiences and activities that stimulate physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth, and develop and literacy skills through developmentally

• Oversees classroom spaces.

• Oversees internal commercial kitchen operations including managing the weekly food menu.

• Oversees Development, plans, and implements a dual- program curriculum, assessment, and instructional models that conform to proven best practices.

• Accesses, documents, and monitors the developmental needs of individual children regularly, ensuring health, safety, education, and social development.

• Ensures that there is daily experiences and activities that stimulate physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth, and develop and literacy skills through developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum.

Staff Development and Supervision

• Supports and advances program staff in meeting their professional development and program goals by identifying courses and training opportunities for educators.

• Maintains a commitment to professionalism as established by the NAEYC.

• Maintains a system for addressing concerns as outlined in the IBA policy and procedures manual.

Recordkeeping and Data Reporting

• Maintains records and data on each child's progress and development.

• Prepares written reports prior to parent conferences and provides copies for the child's permanent records.

• Oversees accurate data entry for program and client information into Salesforce, EEC waiting list, UPK, and other databases.

Family and Community Engagement

• Establishes high standards of customer service and fosters positive, productive relationships with families and other agencies to support the program.
  Schedules and conducts formal individual parent-teacher conferences at least three times per year.

• Communicates regularly with parents and family members to build mutual understanding, consistency for children, and facilitate information sharing.

Other Administrative Tasks

• Participates fully in the organization's annual events, including Three Kings Day, Membership Drive, Board Election, Festival Betances, and other community-related activities.

• Participates in additional duties as directed and required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to successfully pass full EEC Cori background check.
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Education or related field, Masters degree including 21 college credits in Child Development or early childhood education and at least 3 college credits in one of these areas of specialization: staff supervision, curriculum design (Teaching Strategies Gold, ), child assessment, and mentoring and coaching, program evaluation.
• Five years minimum of experience teaching in early childhood education.
• EEC Director II Certification.
• Bilingual, Spanish-English required.
• Three years minimum Supervisory experience required.
• Experience in partnership management and development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for various audiences and levels internally and externally including parents and community.
• Strong administrative, organizational skills and attention to details.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team setting.
• Effective at working with others to reach common goals and objectives.
• Conveys complex ideas through brief, simple materials.
• Experience with program evaluation, data collection and analysis.
• High degree of computer literacy experience and competencies using technology i.e. Microsoft Office products (word, excel, powerpoint), Outlook, video meeting platforms i.e. Zoom and data base software applications i.e. Salesforce.com is required.
• Good character, mature judgment and a strong sense of responsibility and dedication.
• Highly positive and enthusiastic style; capable of motivating others.
• Strong project management skills, able to successfully lead complex projects and deliver results on time.
  

Compensation and Benefits

IBA is proud to offer very competitive $104,000 salary, commensurate with experience, and a robust benefit plan that includes an 80/20 premium cost share for comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance; a generous HRA provided by the company ($,200 or 18,400 based on single and family coverage) and other built in supports that significantly reduces or eliminates out of pocket medical expenses. We offer a 403b plan with annual employer contribution, and generous paid time off and free parking (limited availability).

Workplace Culture

IBA is located in Boston's historic South End in an and culturally rich Latin and broadly diverse IBIPOC community. IBA management and staff represent the community. The majority of staff are BIPOC and Spanish bilingual. Our commitment to , equity and empowerment is inherent in IBA's mission, imbedded in our values and demonstrated in the ways we work together to achieve mission impact and outcome goals.

If you would like to join us here is how to apply:

To submit an application, please use this link:

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION : IBA empowers individuals and families to improve their lives and achieve socio-economic mobility through high-quality affordable housing, education, financial and resident empowerment and arts programs.

JOB SUMMARY: The Early Education Director is responsible for overseeing the daily management and operations of the program ensuring program objectives are met, guide the overall direction of the program and our mission fully integrated. As part of Boston's UPK (Universal Pre-K) the PS Program Director will focus on program administration, credential compliance, monitoring and managing administrative aspects of the program that includes supervising teachers, meeting regulatory requirements, accreditation, budget, contingency changes, and the commercial kitchen achieving goals and budgetary compliance. Reports to Chief Program Officer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Management and Child Development

• Provides direct management and oversight of the program, and coordination of schedules.

• Develops and implements guidelines and policies to ensure compliance with funding, government regulations, grants, and alignment with the organization's mission.

• Monitors documentation and evaluation according to Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards, and manages licensing.

• Manages the waiting list and enrollment process.

• Prepares necessary management reports as required by Finance and other stakeholders.

• Ensures daily experiences and activities that stimulate physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth, and develop language and literacy skills through developmentally

• Oversees classroom spaces.

• Oversees internal commercial kitchen operations including managing the weekly food menu.

• Oversees Development, plans, and implements a dual-language program curriculum, assessment, and instructional models that conform to proven best practices.

• Accesses, documents, and monitors the developmental needs of individual children regularly, ensuring health, safety, education, and social development.

• Ensures that there is daily experiences and activities that stimulate physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth, and develop language and literacy skills through developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum.

Staff Development and Supervision

• Supports and advances program staff in meeting their professional development and program goals by identifying courses and training opportunities for educators.

• Maintains a commitment to professionalism as established by the NAEYC.

• Maintains a system for addressing concerns as outlined in the IBA policy and procedures manual.

Recordkeeping and Data Reporting

• Maintains records and data on each child's progress and development.

• Prepares written reports prior to parent conferences and provides copies for the child's permanent records.

• Oversees accurate data entry for program and client information into Salesforce, EEC waiting list, UPK, and other databases.

Family and Community Engagement

• Establishes high standards of customer service and fosters positive, productive relationships with families and other agencies to support the program.
  Schedules and conducts formal individual parent-teacher conferences at least three times per year.

• Communicates regularly with parents and family members to build mutual understanding, consistency for children, and facilitate information sharing.

Other Administrative Tasks

• Participates fully in the organization's annual events, including Three Kings Day, Membership Drive, Board Election, Festival Betances, and other community-related activities.

• Participates in additional duties as directed and required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to successfully pass full EEC Cori background check.
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Education or related field, Masters degree preferred including 21 college credits in Child Development or early childhood education and at least 3 college credits in one of these areas of specialization: staff supervision, curriculum design (Teaching Strategies Gold, preferred), child assessment, and mentoring and coaching, program evaluation.
• Five years minimum of experience teaching in early childhood education.
• EEC Director II Certification.
• Bilingual, Spanish-English required.
• Three years minimum Supervisory experience required.
• Experience in partnership management and development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for various audiences and levels internally and externally including parents and community.
• Strong administrative, organizational skills and attention to details.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team setting.
• Effective at working with others to reach common goals and objectives.
• Conveys complex ideas through brief, simple materials.
• Experience with program evaluation, data collection and analysis.
• High degree of computer literacy experience and competencies using technology i.e. Microsoft Office products (word, excel, powerpoint), Outlook, video meeting platforms i.e. Zoom and data base software applications i.e. Salesforce.com is required.
• Good character, mature judgment and a strong sense of responsibility and dedication.
• Highly positive and enthusiastic style; capable of motivating others.
• Strong project management skills, able to successfully lead complex projects and deliver results on time.
  

Compensation and Benefits

IBA is proud to offer very competitive $104,000 salary, commensurate with experience, and a robust benefit plan that includes an 80/20 premium cost share for comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance; a generous HRA provided by the company ($,200 or 18,400 based on single and family coverage) and other built in supports that significantly reduces or eliminates out of pocket medical expenses. We offer a 403b plan with annual employer contribution, and generous paid time off and free parking (limited availability).

Workplace Culture

IBA is located in Boston's historic South End in an ethnic and culturally rich Latin and broadly diverse IBIPOC community. IBA management and staff represent the community. The majority of staff are BIPOC and Spanish bilingual. Our commitment to inclusion, equity and empowerment is inherent in IBA's mission, imbedded in our values and demonstrated in the ways we work together to achieve mission impact and outcome goals.

If you would like to join us here is how to apply:

To submit an application, please use this link:

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION : IBA empowers individuals and families to improve their lives and achieve socio-economic mobility through high-quality affordable housing, education, financial and resident empowerment and arts programs.

JOB SUMMARY: The Early Education Director is responsible for overseeing the daily management and operations of the program ensuring program objectives are met, guide the overall direction of the programand our mission fully integrated. As part of Boston's UPK (Universal Pre-K) thePS Program Director will focus on program administration, credential compliance, monitoring and managing administrative aspects of theprogram that includes supervising teachers, meeting regulatory requirements, accreditation, budget, contingency changes, and the commercial kitchen achieving goals and budgetary compliance.Reports to Chief Program Officer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Management and Child Development

• Provides direct management and oversight of the program, and coordination of schedules.
• Develops and implements guidelines and policies to ensure compliance with funding, government regulations, grants, and alignment with the organization's mission.
• Monitors documentation and evaluation according to Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards, and manages licensing.
• Manages the waiting list and enrollment process.
• Prepares necessary management reports as required by Finance and other stakeholders.
• Ensures daily experiences and activities that stimulate physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth, and develop language and literacy skills through developmentally
• Oversees internal commercial kitchen operations including managing the weekly food menu.
• Oversees Development, plans, and implements a dual-language program curriculum, assessment, and instructional models that conform to proven best practices.
• Accesses, documents, and monitors the developmental needs of individual children regularly, ensuring health, safety, education, and social development.
• Ensures that there is daily experiences and activities that stimulate physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth, and develop language and literacy skills through developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum.

Staff Development and Supervision

• Supports and advances program staff in meeting their professional development and program goals by identifying courses and training opportunities for educators.
• Maintains a commitment to professionalism as established by the NAEYC.
• Maintains a system for addressing concerns as outlined in the IBA policy and procedures manual.

Recordkeeping and Data Reporting

• Maintains records and data on each child's progress and development.
• Prepares written reports prior to parent conferences and provides copies for the child's permanent records.
• Oversees accurate data entry for program and client information into Salesforce, EEC waiting list, UPK, and other databases.

Family and Community Engagement

• Establishes high standards of customer service and fosters positive, productive relationships with families and other agencies to support the program.
  Schedules and conducts formal individual parent-teacher conferences at least three times per year.
• Communicates regularly with parents and family members to build mutual understanding, consistency for children, and facilitate information sharing.

Other Administrative Tasks

• Participates fully in the organization's annual events, including Three Kings Day, Membership Drive, Board Election, Festival Betances, and other community-related activities.
• Participates in additional duties as directed and required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to successfully pass full EEC Cori background check.
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Education or related field, Masters degree preferred including 21 college credits in Child Development or early childhood education and at least 3 college credits in one of these areas of specialization: staff supervision, curriculum design (Teaching Strategies Gold, preferred), child assessment, and mentoring and coaching, program evaluation.
• Five years minimum of experience teaching in early childhood education.
• EEC Director II Certification.
• Three years minimum Supervisory experience required.
• Experience in partnership management and development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for various audiences and levels internally and externally including parents and community.
• Strong administrative, organizational skills and attention to details.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team setting.
• Effective at working with others to reach common goals and objectives.
• Conveys complex ideas through brief, simple materials.
• Experience with program evaluation, data collection and analysis.
• High degree of computer literacy experience and competencies using technology i.e. Microsoft Office products (word, excel, powerpoint), Outlook, video meeting platforms i.e. Zoom and data base software applications i.e. Salesforce.com is required.
• Good character, mature judgment and a strong sense of responsibility and dedication.
• Highly positive and enthusiastic style; capable of motivating others.
• Strong project management skills, able to successfully lead complex projects and deliver results on time.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

IBA is proud to offer very competitive $104,000 salary, commensurate with experience, and a robust benefit plan that includes an 80/20 premium cost share for comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance; a generous HRA provided by the company ($,200 or 18,400 based on single and family coverage) and other built in supports that significantly reduces or eliminates out of pocket medical expenses. We offer a 403b plan with annual employer contribution, and generous paid time off and free parking (limited availability).

Workplace Culture

IBA is located in Boston's historic South End in an ethnic and culturally rich Latin and broadly diverse IBIPOC community. IBA management and staff represent the community. The majority of staff are BIPOC and Spanish bilingual. Our commitment to inclusion, equity and empowerment is inherent in IBA's mission, imbedded in our values and demonstrated in the ways we work together to achieve mission impact and outcome goals.

If you would like to join us here is how to apply: