The City of Oakland's Human Services Department, Head Start Division, is seeking a highly skilled individual to join our team as an Early Childhood Center Director. Come join a dynamic team of enthusiastic professionals dedicated to providing important services to a community with a rich history. You'll work with great colleagues in the Head Start Division who are fiercely passionate about public service and community.
As an Early Childhood Center Director, you will have responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day operation of a child development center in compliance with Federal, State and local regulations for the Head Start/State Preschool/Early Head Start Programs. You will also perform developmental assessments and supervise / monitor daily early education activities as a working supervisor to Early Head Start Instructors, Head Start Instructors, and Family Advocates.
Education: A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or related field including twelve (12) post-secondary semester units or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development, plus three (3) units supervised field experience in ECE/CD setting completed at an accredited or approved college or university;
AND, a Children's Center Supervisory Permit (or higher level permit) issued by the California Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing.
Experience: Two years of teaching in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program. Previous experience in a Head Start Program is highly desirable.
Must obtain Pediatric First Aid and CPR certifications within one year of employment and maintain throughout tenure of employment.
Must obtain and maintain CLASS Observer Certification throughout tenure of employment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Depending on nature of assignment, candidates who receive offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance, and have a physical examination including a TB screening.
Proficiency in a foreign language may be required for assignment to particular Head Start Centers.