Family Child Care Home Specialist (Migrant AND Seasonal Head Start) Bilingual Required

Job Summary

Job Summary

Member of seasonal team responsible for coordinating and implementing Migrant & Seasonal Head Start Family Child Care Home services. The Program contracts with a large number of Family Child Care Home Providers who serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers during the agricultural season.

Service delivery schedule may vary according to local needs and available resources. Family Child Care Specialist ensures compliance with local, national and State standards and promotes adoption of best early childhood development practices.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Proficiency in Spanish and English. Current knowledge of child development principles for children birth to age 6 and knowledge of routines in licensed group settings.

Migrant and Seasonal Head Start requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field. Out of country equivalency for college degree must meet California/U.S. graduation requirement for English. Current California Child Development Teacher Permit with continuous progress towards acquisition of California Site Supervisor Permit.

Minimum of 3 semester units infant/toddler course work and 6 units within 2 years of hire. Must have familiarity with the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) competency standards. Minimum three (3) years of experience working with children aged 0-5 years in licensed group setting, including at least one year of experience working with children under two years of age.

Higher education may partially substitute for experience. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS

COMPLETED EDJOIN APPLICATION COVER LETTER RESUME THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION TRANSCRIPTS BA DEGREE PERMIT

Comments and Other Information

Employment with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, including Board of Trustee approval. As part of the selection process, all new employees are required to provide the following information: new employees must be fingerprinted (paid by the District); TB test (paid by the employee); social security card; picture identification; and authorization to work (I-9). Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification within 30 days of hire.

Health, TB & criminal record clearance. Home visits required.

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