Director III - Early Learning Services - Bilingual/Biliterate Preferred

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Job Summary

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, plans, organizes, controls and directs the operation, management and administration of the Early Learning Services programs which includes Head Start/Early Head Start and State Preschool Programs; develops, monitors, implements and evaluates program policies and procedures; develops, administers and monitors program budgets; assures that Head Start/Early Head Start and State Preschool Programs comply with and implements State, local and federal regulations; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.

Leadership team members are eligible to receive a $2,500 annual stipend for a master’s degree and a $2,500 additional stipend for a doctorate, provided official documentation is submitted.

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Master’s degree in child development or related field and five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in the administration of a Head Start/Early Head Start or related child development program.

Licenses and Other Requirements

  • Valid California Child Development Director’s permit or Valid Administrative Credential
  • Valid California driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bilingual / Biliterate Preferred

 

Please apply through EDJOIN at https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2162665.  

***ONLY CANDIDATES WHO FORWARD COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED***

Please only attach the following materials to your application:

  • Cover letter (signed)
  • Professional resume
  • Three (3) signed letters of recent recommendation, dated within one year of the application, including one (1) from your current supervisor -
  • Copies of official transcripts, copies of evaluated transcripts are required for candidates who have attended colleges/universities outside of the United States (official/sealed transcripts must be provided upon hire)
  • Copies of credential(s) or copy of temporary county certificate (TCC)

PLEASE NOTE:

-Candidates seeking employment with SCCOE may not proceed with the onboarding process until they provide written confirmation that they have been formally released from their contract.

-At this time SCCOE does not provide visa sponsorship for employment purposes.

The application and materials must be received by application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the final filing date.

While it is preferred that required documents are attached to your application, if you are unable to do so, please forward by email to hr_recruitment@sccoe.org.

Santa Clara County Office of Education
Human Resources
1290 Ridder Park Drive, MC 264
San Jose, CA 95131
Email: HR_Recruitment@sccoe.org

Comments and Other Information

INTERVIEW TIMELINE

  • The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a first panel interview, tentatively scheduled between March 16-19, 2026.
  • Those who pass the first panel interview will be invited to participate in second panel interview, tentatively scheduled between March 23-27, 2026, during the morning.
  • Candidates selected from the second panel interview will be invited to a final interview with the Superintendent, tentatively scheduled for the afternoon of the same day as the second interview, between March 23–27, 2026.
  • Invitations for each stage of the interview process will be sent via email to the address provided in the candidate’s Edjoin application. Candidates are encouraged to check their email daily to ensure timely response.

 

HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS:
 
The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
  • California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) or California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs.+/ weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page: Employee Benefits
 
RECRUITMENT CONTACT
 
For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact:
HR Recruitment
(408) 453-6848
HR_Recruitment@sccoe.org
 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
 
The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.
 
For direct concerns related to Equal Opportunity Employment, please contact:
 
Roger D. Gallizzi
Interim Assistant Superintendent
Human Resources
Santa Clara County Office of Education
1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6598
c-rgallizzi@sccoe.org

 

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