Head Start

- $1,000 Sign-On Incentive

Job ID
34623

Location
Head Start

Full/Part Time
Regular/Temporary

Regular

Overview

This is a highly responsible position coordinating activities, supervising educational staff, and managing program operations and delivery of services for assigned center that must meet standards set by federal, state, and local guidelines. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor. This position requires physical fitness and includes a variety of activities such as running, playing and being actively involved with children. It also includes bending, stooping, and sitting at children's level when assisting in the classroom.

Representative Duties

Performs educational and administrative work supervising classroom staff and daily center operations.
Develops and coordinates family and community partnerships activities.
Completes and submits required reports, forms, and staff performance evaluations.
Provides support to the Parent Committee and Policy Council representative.
Assumes teaching duties when necessary.
Monitors classrooms for compliance
Analyses child outcomes and family outcomes data.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education. Experience teaching in a child care setting serving children birth through eight years of age. Must also have one year of supervisory experience.

OR

Graduation from an accredited institution with a Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Psychology, Education or a related field and experience teaching in a child care setting serving children birth through eight years of age. Must also have one year of supervisory experience.

OR

Graduation from an accredited institution with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Family Development or a related field with at least 6 college credit hours in Early Childhood, Elementary or Child Development Education AND a minimum of 480 hours teaching experience in a child care setting serving children ages birth through eight years. Must also have one year of supervisory experience.

In addition to the above, the following are also required:

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and ability to learn and use Galileo/Child Plus

Preferences
Florida Director's Credential.

Head Start classroom teaching/working experience.

Application Deadline
Close: 4/30/2024

Salary
$23.56 - $27.10 (based on qualifications)

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

To apply: Join our Team! Qualified candidates should apply directly. Visit https://www.ocfl.net/careers , reference this CFEC Job Posting when applying.