What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Organizer, Child Development Programs position at Santa Cruz County Office of Education?
Community Organizer, Child Development Programs at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education
Application Deadline
4/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/28/2025
Contact
Ana De Leon-Romero
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$6,321 - $8,010 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Based on the 2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule (Salary range placement depends on education/experience).
Length of Work Year
40 hours per week/ 12 months per year/ 1 FTE
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position will be assigned to the Educational Services Division under the Child Development Programs Department as part of the Childhood Advisory Council Program: Under direction, to organize and oversee the development implementation, and evaluation of Santa Cruz County Office of Education’s child development programs, projects and activities and serve as a liaison with child care providers, families and agencies. May exercise direct supervision over technical and clerical staff. This position is expected to begin July 1, 2025 in the 2025-2026 school year.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please read the full job description. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in early childhood education or a related field. Experience: Four years of responsible administrative experience in a broad range of varied and responsible experiences involving project coordination, community organization, functional and technical employee supervision, and public relations. License or Certificate: Possess of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.
Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative tuberculosis test clearance. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please read the full job description. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in early childhood education or a related field. Experience: Four years of responsible administrative experience in a broad range of varied and responsible experiences involving project coordination, community organization, functional and technical employee supervision, and public relations. License or Certificate: Possess of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.
Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative tuberculosis test clearance. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375, a Bachelor’s Degree stipend of $750, a Master's Degree stipend of $1,500, a Doctorate Degree (no Master's) of $1,500 or a Doctorate Degree (with Master's) of an additional $400 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375, a Bachelor’s Degree stipend of $750, a Master's Degree stipend of $1,500, a Doctorate Degree (no Master's) of $1,500 or a Doctorate Degree (with Master's) of an additional $400 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent.
Links Related To This Job
Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only.
Application Deadline
4/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/28/2025
Contact
Ana De Leon-Romero
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$6,321 - $8,010 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Based on the 2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule (Salary range placement depends on education/experience).
Length of Work Year
40 hours per week/ 12 months per year/ 1 FTE
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position will be assigned to the Educational Services Division under the Child Development Programs Department as part of the Childhood Advisory Council Program: Under direction, to organize and oversee the development implementation, and evaluation of Santa Cruz County Office of Education’s child development programs, projects and activities and serve as a liaison with child care providers, families and agencies. May exercise direct supervision over technical and clerical staff. This position is expected to begin July 1, 2025 in the 2025-2026 school year.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please read the full job description. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in early childhood education or a related field. Experience: Four years of responsible administrative experience in a broad range of varied and responsible experiences involving project coordination, community organization, functional and technical employee supervision, and public relations. License or Certificate: Possess of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.
Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative tuberculosis test clearance. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please read the full job description. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in early childhood education or a related field. Experience: Four years of responsible administrative experience in a broad range of varied and responsible experiences involving project coordination, community organization, functional and technical employee supervision, and public relations. License or Certificate: Possess of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.
Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative tuberculosis test clearance. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375, a Bachelor’s Degree stipend of $750, a Master's Degree stipend of $1,500, a Doctorate Degree (no Master's) of $1,500 or a Doctorate Degree (with Master's) of an additional $400 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375, a Bachelor’s Degree stipend of $750, a Master's Degree stipend of $1,500, a Doctorate Degree (no Master's) of $1,500 or a Doctorate Degree (with Master's) of an additional $400 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent.
Links Related To This Job
- Classified Benefits Summary, 10-1-24
- View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem.
Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only.
- CalPERS Retirement Benefits
Salary : $400
