CHILD DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

11 paid holidays

Savings Plus (401(k) and 457(b) Plans)

Job summary

The State of California, Department of Education, is seeking a Program Monitoring Consultant to advance universal prekindergarten (UPK) in California. Based in Sacramento with a flexible hybrid schedule, the position supports statewide program quality through compliance monitoring and technical assistance.

You will collaborate with State Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten programs, travel as needed, and work with a dedicated team to ensure high-quality, inclusive educational settings across

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current trends, research, and practices in early education.
• Demonstrate ability and experience in communicating effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to cultivate strong rapport with staff, external partners, and the community.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Knowledge of how the early education system operates statewide.
• Team collaboration and development.
• Strong training and technical assistance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide mandatory compliance monitoring for California State Preschool Program contractors in Northern California.
• Work cooperatively with program units and managers throughout the CDE.
• Support implementation of high-quality and inclusive educational settings.
• Collaborate with State Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten programs.
• Travel extensively.

Skills

Knowledge of early education trends

Effective written and verbal comms

Staff rapport with partners

Strong organizational & project mgmt

Team collaboration & development

Training & technical assistance

Job description

Job Posting: Program Monitoring Consultant

Department of Education

JC-531571

$8,237.00 - $10,310.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 9/21/2026

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in becoming a member of a supportive and dedicated team working on leading Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) in California through an innovative, inclusive, and high-performing early education system in California? The Early Education Division (EED) at the California Department of Education (CDE) supports the State’s early education system by advancing equitable opportunities that optimize thriving children, families, and communities through the implementation of UPK. By supporting early education programs and teachers through research and evidence-based training, resources, and guidance, the EED helps ensure all of California’s children have access to high-quality services and education and have a strong early learning and care foundation for school and lifelong success.

Under the direction of the Education Administrator I of the Program Quality Implementation - North Office of the EED, the incumbent works cooperatively with program units and managers throughout the CDE. The incumbent is responsible for working collaboratively with State Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten programs to support the implementation of high-quality and inclusive educational settings. The incumbent serves in an educational leadership role promoting program quality at the local, regional, and state levels. The incumbent will provide mandatory compliance monitoring and technical assistance for California State Preschool Program contractors in Northern California. This position requires extensive travel.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Personal Leave Program 2025

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction.

Working Conditions

HYBRID

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. Currently, the hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and working a minimum of two days per week in the office.

Minimum Requirements

• CHILD DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
• CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of current trends, research, and practices in early education
• Demonstrate ability and experience in communicating effectively, both in writing and verbally
• Ability to cultivate strong rapport with staff, external partners, and the community
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Knowledge of how the early education system operates statewide
• Team collaboration and development
• Strong training and technical assistance knowledge

The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit. Some of these benefits include:

• Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

Hiring Unit Contact

Javier Heredia

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California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice). TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.