What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Program Manager, Professional Learning position at Los Angeles County Office of Education?
Salary : $124,416.00 - $154,140.00 Annually
Location : Santa Fe Springs, CA
Job Type : Open and Promotional
Job Number : 25-LACCPIN
Department : Ed Services
Division : Head Start and Early Learning
Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific
Bulletin
An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects
the rich diversity of Los Angeles County
Head Start Program Manager, Professional Learning $10368 to $12845 Monthly
Insurance :
Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
To learn more, visit :
https : / / www.lacoe.edu
Online applications
must be submitted by :
3 / 3 / 2025
5 : 00 P.M. (Pacific)
Retirement :
PERS Defined Benefit Plan
Paid Time Off :
24 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days.
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the activities of staff working with grants for the Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Planning and Implementation and the California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN); oversees compliance and strategic execution of grant activities to support state and local efforts in expanding early childhood education; collaborates with stakeholders, provides guidance on grant implementation, monitors program outcomes, and aligns initiatives with California's educational priorities and goals for preschool and early learning programs.
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following
Knowledge :
- Applicable laws, codes, and regulations including the California Education Code, federal and state program regulations and policies that apply to the management and administration of the Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Planning and Implementation and the California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) programs
- Management methods in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of workflow and reporting procedures
- Early education and child development and ways of integrating all service areas for maximum benefit to children and families
- Brain development and age appropriate developmental practices
- Principles and practices of program management including organizational development and administration
- Principles and practices of human resources management and laws and regulations pertaining to managing a diverse workforce
Competencies :
Required Education and Experience Education : A bachelor's degree in early childhood education, early childhood development, education leadership, or a field closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Experience : Five years of experience in overseeing and managing the Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Planning and Implementation and the California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) funded projects, including two years of experience in a supervisory management capacity.
Additional Requirements : A CPIN Authorized Trainer Certificate is required. A valid California driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.
Hybrid remote schedules may be available. To ensure the health and safety of its staff, LACOE may require employees to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Selection Process Candidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E), Technical Project, and Structured Interview
Contact
For information about the examination process you may send an e-mail to
Janlie Vuong at Vuong_Janlie@lacoe.edu
For general inquiries please call 562.803.8360 (Mon- Fri 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm)
For complete application information, please go to https : / / www.lacoe.edu / pc
LACOE Personnel Commission, 9300 Imperial Hwy, EC-Annex, Downey, CA 90242
Additional Information Pending PC Approval : February 20, 2025
Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information, please go to https : / / lacoe.edu / jobs / hr / classified. For additional information on our testing procedures, please visit Applicant Resources on our website. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however, additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs.
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.
This examination is authorized as Open and Promotional, with the promotional eligibility list taking precedence.
Recruitment ID : 25-LACCPIN
This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.
Based on full-time assignment :
Listed below are a series of questions regarding your education and experience relating to the position. You must answer the following questionnaire as truthfully and accurately as possible. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire below may be used in subsequent examination parts to determine your qualifications beyond the minimum qualification requirements for this classification. A few questions will require you to provide examples of related experience, and listing "see resume / application" will NOT qualify as a response and will be considered incomplete, so make sure to answer each question thoroughly. All experience, education, training, and certification must be included in your application in order to be considered. Your responses to these questions are subject to verification and may be assessed in subsequent examination parts. It is important that your responses are true and accurate reflections of your background. Any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from this examination process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE).
What is your highest level of education? Please Note : Proof of education will be required - you must attach a copy of your diploma or transcript for review. Degrees must be earned from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Please list the field in which you obtained your degree.
If no degree, list "n / a".
How many years of experience do you have in overseeing and managing the Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Planning and Implementation and the California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) funded projects?
Regarding your selection for Question 4, please describe your experience in overseeing and managing the Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Planning and Implementation and the California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) funded projects.
List EACH related experience individually, and please include :
a) Your job title(s)
b) Name of the organization(s)
c) Job duties / responsibilities related to the job areas described above
d) Length(s) of employment
If no experience in this area, list "N / A".
How many years of experience do you have working in a supervisory or management capacity?
Supervisory experience includes responsibilities in assigning, scheduling, and monitoring the work of a group. This role has responsibility to hire, evaluate performance, administer disciplinary action, and approving payroll or paid time off.)
Based on your response to Question 6, please list the relevant supervisory position(s) you have held . For each position, please include the following information :
a) Your title and responsibilitiesb) The number of positions you supervised and their job titlesc) Steps you took to ensure your staff understood and accepted organizational goalsd) Steps you took to build work relationships with your staff, executives in the organization, and / or clients.
Please write "N / A" if you do not have experience in this area.
Do you possess a CPIN Authorized Trainer Certificate? Note : Please attach a copy of your CPIN Authorized Trainer Certificate to your application for verification purposes. Failure to do so may result in the disqualification of your application.
The incumbent of this position is required to possess a valid California driver's license and the availability to obtain transportation between job sites. Are you willing and able to comply with this requirement?
Required Question
Salary : $124,416 - $154,140
