Head Start Education Program Specialist II/III - Training & Mentoring

Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County; North Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara Count seeks an Education Program Support Specialist II/III for the Head Start Program in Santa Maria, CA. The role provides training, mentoring, and monitoring across center, home-based, and family childcare services to improve child and family outcomes.

Essential duties include staff support, community liaison work, and ensuring adherence to Head Start standards. Requires a BA/BS in ECE or equivalent, with permits and experience as noted.

Qualifications

• Requires BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or BA with 12 ECE units and 2 years related experience.
• Level II: CDP Site Supervisor permit or higher, Level III: Director permit or equivalent.
• Valid California Driver's License; immunization and vaccination verifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, mentoring, and monitoring across Head Start programs countywide.
• Support staff in meeting Head Start standards and program outcomes.
• Develop MOUs and promote community relations.
• Plan and facilitate school readiness and community kindergarten readiness activities.
• Lead or coach on program initiatives and data analysis as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and licensing.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

BA with twelve ECE units

Two years related experience in a child development program

Child Development Site Supervisor permit or higher (II)

Child Development Program Director permit (III)

Tools

Contact management systems

Internet software

Purchase order processing

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara Count seeks an Education Program Support Specialist II/III for the Head Start Program in Santa Maria, CA. The role provides training, mentoring, and monitoring across center, home-based, and family childcare services to improve child and family outcomes.

Essential duties include staff support, community liaison work, and ensuring adherence to Head Start standards. Requires a BA/BS in ECE or equivalent, with permits and experience as noted.