Program Development Specialist - Migrant Head Start Programs​/Early Education Services; -10004 *El Centro

Program Development Specialist
- Migrant Head Start Programs

The Program Development Specialist
- Migrant Head Start Programs is responsible for facilitating Child Development Programs (Family Child Care Homes (FCC) and Center Based); school readiness and interpersonal skills through county-approved curriculum based on child assessment and outcomes data; monitoring, technical assistance, and ensures alignment between state and federal early childhood education frameworks; and monitoring of multiple center based or family child care provider sites.

This is designated as a certificated management position and is part of the Management Leadership Team. This is a categorically funded position.

Experience:

A minimum of two years of successful teaching experience in a child development program required. At least two years of administrative or supervisory experience which would demonstrate exposure and utilization of required skills, knowledge, and abilities in performing job-related duties and responsibilities required.

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in childhood development or closely related field required. Master's degree desirable. Certificates/Credentials/Licenses:
Possession of a valid California Program Director's Permit authorizing supervision of child development programs. Valid California Driver's License. Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Reliability certification within 6 months of hire. You must provide copies of permit/credential as required for position with your application materials to qualify for the position.

Required Documents: A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time:

• Certification (Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Reliability certification within 6 months of hire.)
• Copy of Transcript (Copy of transcript must be attached to your application. The transcript must be from a regionally accredited college/university and must show degree conferred date for Bachelor's degree in childhood development or closely related field. Master's degree desirable. Must attach transcript – Diploma copies will not be accepted)
• Credential Copy (Possession of a valid California Program Director's Permit authorizing supervision of child development programs)
• Letter of Introduction (Letter is required to be specific to this position)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required and must be signed by the author. The signature block must include the author's name and title/relationship to the applicant. Letters must be dated within the last 2 years prior to the position closing date. Letters without author's signature, name and title/relationship to the applicant and letters without a date or dated more than 2 years prior to the position closing date will not be accepted.
  
  One letter from a supervisor is preferred.)
• Resume (Must be current and consistent with your EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience)

Recruitment Process:
Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applications WILL NOT be considered. If you have not attached all required materials to your application, please go to EdJoin.org to update your applicant profile attachment library and then attach documents relevant to this position to your application before the recruitment closing date/time to be considered.

As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5, jobseekers applying for Certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school they have previously been employed by, no matter the length of service. Jobseekers applying for this position must complete the Mandatory Employment Disclosure Employment History section of the EdJoin application.

You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application and/or may be deemed dishonesty in the hiring process and subject to discharge should you become employed. If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at  prior to the position recruitment closing date/time.

All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces). Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add "edjoin.org" as a trusted sender to your e-mail account. These documents are required upon hire:
Valid CA…