Director, Early Learning Program

Monterey County Office of Education | Salinas, CA

Posted Date 3/25/2025
Description

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, the Director – Early Learning Program is responsible for planning, directing, and administering the Early Learning Program and other assigned special programs. This role oversees program operations, services, staff, and activities, ensuring alignment with program goals and regulatory requirements. The Director leads program planning, development, management, self-evaluation, and community engagement to support high-quality early learning services.

 

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university Five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in the administration of education or human services programs

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Child Development Program Director Permit, issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, or meet the requirements to obtain a Child Development Program Director Permit Possess an appropriate California driver’s license with evidence of insurability

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in early childhood education, human development, social science, education, public administration, or other related field California Administrative Services Credential
  • At least two (2) years’ experience in the management and administration of a Head Start or Early Head Start program Knowledge of Early Learning Program Performance Standards, and State of California Child Care Center licensing requirements

This position is being advertised for the 2025-26 school year.

Please be advised: All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered.

Salary145,775.00 - 186,048.00 Annual
Job Category (Select One)
Program Administration
Type
Full time
County Job Is In
Monterey

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