The City of Oakland Head Start program is a federally and state funded early childhood education program that promotes healthy development and school readiness for children from birth to age five. Under direction in the Human Services Department, the Head Start Supervisor plans, implements, monitors and evaluates the Head Start Program in compliance with federal Head Start performance standards; and directs program component staff in meeting desired program goals and objectives.
We are looking for someone who is:
- A passionate early childhood leader dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of Oakland's children and families.
- Highly experienced with Head Start and Early Childhood Education programs and is knowledgeable about Federal, State, and local regulations governing these programs.
- A strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills, and has extensive knowledge in overseeing contracted services, human resources management, and staff management in early childhood.
- Highly knowledgeable and experienced in infant, toddler, and early childhood programming.
- Skilled at managing multiple priorities and deadlines while ensuring projects stay on track and are completed on time.
- Detail-oriented, reliable, maintains confidentiality, and can work both independently and collaboratively with employees at all levels.
- Genuinely motivated to learn and advance their career, with opportunities for professional growth within the Head Start program. Staying current on regulations and best practices is essential.
What you will typically be responsible for:
- Overseeing the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Head Start Program to ensure full compliance with Federal Head Start performance standards, as well as applicable state and local regulations.
- Providing guidance to program staff to ensure they meet the desired goals and objectives of the program.
- Gathering, analyzing, and utilizing program data to identify and resolve issues, as well as to guide program planning.
- Developing the program budget and overseeing the allocation and management of funds to ensure proper use and alignment with program goals.
- A key responsibility of this role is supervising staff, which includes assigning tasks, providing training, overseeing daily activities, and evaluating the performance of component coordinators and administrative personnel.
- Coordinating the various program components to ensure full compliance with both federal and local regulations.
Read the complete job description by clicking this Head Start Supervisor - Class Specification Bulletin
Competencies for the Position:
- Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
- Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
- Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
- Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
- Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
- Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
- Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better ways of doing things
- Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
- Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
- Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
- Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance
- Driving Results: Demonstrating concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal standard of excellence
Minimum Requirements for Application
This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process.
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable.
Education:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral science, social science, education or related field. A Master's degree is highly desirable.
Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible work experience in community action, child development, early childhood education or related program including two years in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
License or Certificate / Other Requirements
Successful incumbents in this position are expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to the nature of the assignment and the hours worked, public transportation may not be a cost effective or efficient method for traveling to the various locations required. Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.
Depending on nature of assignment, candidates who receive offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints and undergo a criminal record clearance.