Head Start Program Support & Training Specialist

CommUnify; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Vacation and personal leave

13 paid holidays

Retirement plan with 5% match

Job summary

CommUnify is seeking an Education Program Support Specialist II/III for the Head Start program in Santa Maria, CA. The role provides training, mentoring, and monitoring across centers and family childcare services, with a focus on meeting program standards and promoting family engagement.

The position requires an ECE degree or BA with ECE units and relevant experience; a supervisor permit may be required for III level. Travel countywide is expected, with full benefits available.

Qualifications

• Education degree in ECE or BA with 12 ECE units and related licensing requirements.
• Experience in Head Start/Early Head Start programs preferred.
• Ability to mentor staff and support program operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, mentoring, and monitoring to centers, home bases, and family childcare services.
• Coordinate with staff to meet Head Start performance standards and program goals.
• Act as liaison to parents and community partners, promoting program access.
• Manage DRDP input, progress monitoring, and portfolio printing.
• Plan school readiness activities and staff trainings.

Skills

Staff support

Mentoring

Training delivery

Community liaison

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education

BA with 12 ECE units

Tools

Learning Genie Platform

DRDP tracking / assessment

Job description

CommUnify is seeking an Education Program Support Specialist II/III for the Head Start program in Santa Maria, CA. The role provides training, mentoring, and monitoring across centers and family childcare services, with a focus on meeting program standards and promoting family engagement.

The position requires an ECE degree or BA with ECE units and relevant experience; a supervisor permit may be required for III level. Travel countywide is expected, with full benefits available.