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Teacher/Director

Job Description

Program: Head Start (Villa Head Start, Willows CA 95988)

Salary: $199.18 to $215.62 per day with benefit package

Work Year: 40 hours per week: 11 months, 179 paid days (Position to start 8/2026)

Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026

Qualifications

  • Associate Arts degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with the understanding that you must be enrolled in a program leading to a Bachelor’s Degree in order to fully qualify for the position.

  • Must hold or qualify for a Site Supervisor Permit; to include 24 units of ECE/CD, 6 units of administration, and 3 units of adult supervision. Visit https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/req-child-dev for permit requirements.

  • Two years of adult supervisory experience in a childcare, infant/toddler and/or preschool setting.

  • Knowledge of DRDP, CLASS, Creative Curriculum and Teaching Pyramid is desired.

  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 10-30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

  • Valid California driver license and insured reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Ensures that developmentally appropriate practices meet the individual needs of children 3 to 5 years of age.

  • Orients, trains, and supervises a team of a teacher(s), teacher aide(s) and classroom volunteers.

  • Directs all aspects of center management with a focus on a child-centered learning environment.

  • Ensures the implementation of all Preschool services based on the revised Performance Standards and State Funding Terms and Conditions.

  • Ensures compliance with Title 22, Title 5, and Community Care Licensing for a childcare facility.

  • Conducts home visits and parent conferences with each family during the school year, as per model design.

  • Encourages parents to be involved and engaged in all aspects of the program.

  • Conducts family activities and parent committee meetings, as scheduled.

  • Ensures completion of required child assessments (DRDPs) and observations.

  • Works cooperatively with Family Resource Assistant(s) in the delivery of family services.

Application Procedure

Applications without the required documentation will not be considered

  1. Complete Application and Resume

  2. Copy of Associate or Bachelor’s Degree 

  3. Copy of Unofficial Transcript(s) if applicable

  4. Letters of Recommendations (1 professional and 1 personal)

If you have any questions, please contact Miriam Lopez - HR Manager at 530-325-5074 or mlopez@glenncoe.org