Head Start Center Supervisor

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. seeks a Center Supervisor for El Jardin Center in Santa Ana, CA to manage day-to-day operations, supervise instructional staff, and ensure compliance with Head Start standards and state regulations.

The role emphasizes curriculum planning, staff meetings, family/community partnerships, and budget-conscious procurement of supplies, with opportunities to mentor staff and support children and families.

Qualifications

• AA/AS in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with admin/ supervision units.
• BA/BS in ECE/CD with required administration and supervision units.
• Current Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or higher.
• 3 Infant/Toddler college units.

Responsibilities

• Ensure program quality adheres to State laws, licensing regulations, and Head Start Standards.
• Guide and monitor the implementation of Service Plans.
• Identify and provide training for Center Instructional Staff.
• Plan and conduct monthly Staff Meetings.
• Ensure the center environment is safe and developmentally appropriate.
• Monitor screenings and ongoing assessments of children.
• Implement Transition Plans for children and families.
• Participate in case conferencing and implement IEP/IFSP plans.
• Participate in enrollment and recruitment activities.
• Monitor mealtimes for CACFP.
• Substitute in classrooms as needed.

Skills

Staff supervision

Curriculum planning

Training & development

Education

ECE/CD AA

ECE/CD BA

Infant/Toddler units

Job description

El Jardin Center, 801 E. First St., Santa Ana, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Helping People. Changing Lives.

As a Center Supervisor, you will manage the day-to-day operations of our center, including supervision, monitoring, and evaluation of Instructional Staff. You will ensure curriculum planning, record-keeping, and family and community partnerships align with Performance Standards and State regulations. Your role will involve ordering educational supplies within budget and implementing Head Start Performance Standards. Join us in supporting CAPSLO’s mission to effectively run the center and support as many children and families as possible.

What we're looking for in the ideal candidate:

Level II:

• Education: AA/AS in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD). Must have 6 units in Administration, 2 units of Adult Supervision.
• Experience: 2 years related teaching experience and
• Permit: Current Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or higher.
• Additional Requirement: 3 Infant/Toddler college units

Level III:

• Education: BA/BS with 12 units ECE/CD, 6 units of Administration, 2 units of Adult Supervision, 3 units of Supervised Field Experience.
• Experience: 1 year Center Supervisor experience
• Permit: Current Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or higher.
• Additional Requirement: 3 Infant/Toddler college units

As a Center Supervisor you will:

• Ensure program quality adheres to State laws, licensing regulations, and Head Start Performance Standards
• Guide and monitor the implementation of Service Plans.
• Identify and provide training for Center Instructional Staff.
• Plan and conduct monthly Staff Meetings.
• Ensure the center environment is safe and developmentally appropriate.
• Monitor required screenings and ongoing assessments of children.
• Implement Transition Plans for children and families.
• Participate in case conferencing and implement IEP/IFSP plans.
• Participate in daily housekeeping duties.
• Follow Cleaning Procedures and use proper sanitation products.
• Order and track consumable supplies and instructional materials within budget.
• Attend monthly Parent Committee Meetings and community collaborations.
• Participate in enrollment and recruitment activities.
• Monitor mealtimes for Child and Adult Care Food Program.
• Substitute in classrooms as needed.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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For a comprehensive list of employee perks and benefits, please visit capslo.org/careers.
For questions regarding the application process or open positions, contact the Recruiting Department at 805-544-4355 or email us at [e-mail].
EOE/V/ADA/Drug Free Workplace/Asset Infused Organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. will consider all qualified applicants without attention to race, sex, age religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, or any other protected characteristic.

El Jardin Center, 801 E. First St., Santa Ana, California, United States of America