SUMMARY: Provides quality early childhood education experiences through a part day, center based program for low-income children aged 3-5 years. Provides support, guidance and supervision for assistants and volunteers. Participates as a member of a teaching team, which implements a developmental curriculum. Works with parents in appropriate learning activities for children in the home and classroom. Links families with appropriate health and social service agencies and assists in maintaining support services for special needs children. Assists in the recruitment and enrollment of children into the Head Start Program. Responsible for overall site management, and compliance with State and Federal regulations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: AA/BA degree in ECE or related field. Must posses three or more units in Child Care Administration. Ability to satisfy Title 22 State Regulations. Minimum of two (2) years classroom experience at a licensed childcare center. (One year must be at a Teacher level). Desired experience; Previous experience in working with target population, culturally diverse, and/or low-income groups. At least one (1) year prior experience as a Teacher in a preschool operations and 1 year supervisory experience.