Hybrid Director of Early Learners bei Coachella Valley Unified School District

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, the Director of Early Learners will direct the District’s transformational work to develop and support our early childhood educators, school leaders, families and community partners from birth to third grade. The Director will have direct oversight of the District’s Head Start and Pre School programs and staff. The Director will also lead the development and implementation of an integrated plan that aligns with the District’s overall strategic plan and creates high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning progression for students from preschool through grade 3 (P-3). In addition, the Director will lead the vision, direct the team, and manage the budget and allocation of resources to accelerate how school leaders, families, and community partners work together to create the conditions for success for the District’s youngest learners.

Requirements: 1. Experience: a. Three (3) years of successful Administration in Early Childhood Program serving children ages 2 through 5 years old. b. Five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience; successful experience in one or more of the following assignments: Head Start, Pre-school, or Elementary. 2. Education: a. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or Human Development from an accredited institution of higher learning. Official Transcripts b. Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university. 3. Credential: a. Possession of a valid California Child Development Program Director Permit or other credential authorizing supervision of child development programs.

Ed Join on-line Application Attach: Letter of Introduction/Interest, Resume, Three Letters of Recommendation (within the last 12 months). Note: If you are an internal candidate, you don't need to attach letters of recommendation.

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NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at (760)848-1091. The District’s 504 Coordinator is the Director Child Welfare and Attendance and can be reached at (760) 848-1156.