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Head Start Site Director II

Santa Clara County Office of Education | San Jose, CA

Posted Date 12/02/2025
Description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Manager- Head Start Program Operations, responsible for the daily supervision of the teachers and associate teachers at four (4) or more Head Start sites; assures teachers are supported in the classroom, and comply with Program policies and procedures, including federal and state mandates; responds to and resolves child and parent issues; trains and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.

Leadership team members are eligible to receive a $2,500 annual stipend for a master’s degree and a $2,500 additional stipend for a doctorate, provided official documentation is submitted.

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor' s degree in child development or related field, and two (2) years increasingly responsible experience in early childhood education including classroom instruction.

Licenses and Other Requirements

  • Valid California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
  • Valid California driver's license
  • CLASS Observer certification within six months of hire

Please apply through EDJOIN at https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2162665.  

***ONLY CANDIDATES WHO FORWARD COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED***

Please only attach the following materials to your application:

  • Cover letter (signed)
  • Professional resume
  • Three (3) signed letters of recent recommendation, dated within one year of the application, including one (1) from your current supervisor -
  • Copies of official transcripts, copies of evaluated transcripts are required for candidates who have attended colleges/universities outside of the United States (official/sealed transcripts must be provided upon hire)
  • Copies of credential(s) or copy of temporary county certificate (TCC)

Please note: At this time SCCOE does not provide visa sponsorship for employment purposes.

The application and materials must be received by application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the final filing date.

While it is preferred that required documents are attached to your application, if you are unable to do so, please forward by email to hr_recruitment@sccoe.org.

Santa Clara County Office of Education
Human Resources
1290 Ridder Park Drive, MC 264
San Jose, CA 95131
Email: HR_Recruitment@sccoe.org

Comments and Other Information

HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS:
 
The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
  • California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) or California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs.+/ weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page: Employee Benefits
 
RECRUITMENT CONTACT
 
For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact:
HR Recruitment
(408) 453-6848
HR_Recruitment@sccoe.org
 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
 
The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.
 
For direct concerns related to Equal Opportunity Employment, please contact:
 
Roger D. Gallizzi
Interim Associate Superintendent
Human Resources
Santa Clara County Office of Education
1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6598
c-rgallizzi@sccoe.org
Salary100,038.40 - 127,688.00 Annual
Job Category (Select One)
Management
Type
Full time
County Job Is In
Santa Clara

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