Assistant Director

Join our team as the Assistant Director of the CAPSLO Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) program, where you will play a vital role in overseeing the daily operations of our high-quality, comprehensive early childhood education services. Under the guidance of the MSHS Director, you will supervise content area staff, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while fostering a positive learning environment for both staff and enrolled families.

This position provides key oversight functions for a publicly funded, $50M child development program serving approximately 2,700 children (from prenatal stages to age 5) and their families. Our programs operate across nine California counties, offering multicultural and multilingual services in family child care homes and 32 early education centers.

The MSHS program offers no-cost child care and preschool services to eligible families in agricultural communities, serving children from birth through age five, with additional support for pregnant women. By accommodating the long hours associated with agricultural work, this program helps build brighter futures for families in some of California's most essential communities. Your leadership will directly impact these communities by ensuring access to education and care that meets the unique needs of migrant and seasonal workers.

This position may be eligible for a relocation incentive.

We would love to hear from someone who:

• Has a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
• Has 6 Administration units and 2 Adult Supervision units (or obtain within one year of employment).
• Has a minimum 3-5 years of experience managing a similar program/department with direct staff supervision.
• Has experience with Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, and federal child care contracts.
• Has experience in identifying, planning, and implementing activities, literature, and other program content appropriate for multilingual and multicultural child development settings.
• Has a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit.
• Has, or can, obtain a California Child Development Program Director Permit within 2 years of employment.
• Is bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish(bilingual/biliterate exam will be administered prior to beginning employment).

As the Assistant Director you will:

• Administration/Management: Assist the Director with planning, implementing, and evaluating federal and state programs. Supervise and support content area staff, provide coaching, and ensure high-quality services meet program standards. Collaborate with Area Managers on staff development plans and provide training to staff, parents, and volunteers.
• Fiscal/Budget: Support the development and monitoring of program budgets, coordinate with fiscal staff, and address budget variances.
• Monitoring: Ensure high-quality services and compliance with performance standards. Monitor recruitment, enrollment, attendance, staffing, and program activities. Participate in audits and reviews to implement management recommendations.
• Planning: Collaborate on new funding sources, facility development, and ensuring compliance with grant and contract specifications.
• Community Relationships and Partnerships: Assist in public relations strategies, network to enhance community relations, and raise the profile of CAPSLO and its programs.
• Other Duties: Maintain confidentiality, adhere to safety rules, support CAPSLO’s mission, and perform additional duties as needed.

As a CAPSLO Employee you will receive:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance coverage, 100% covered by CAPSLO!
• 14 paid holidays, so you can always count on being off.
• Vacation time to relax, reconnect and recharge.
• Sick Time to rest and feel better or get to our doctor appointment.
• A generous match to your retirement contribution after your first six months.
• The opportunity to work alongside a team of individuals with the same goal… helping people, changing lives!
• And much more…

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire. 
• Must submit proof of current vaccination status for measles, pertussis, and influenza (or a current, signed influenza declination form) in compliance with SB 792.
• Must comply with the CAPSLO COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, either being fully vaccinated or sign a COVID-19 vaccination declination form.
• Must complete a health screening physical completed within 30 days prior to employment and a current TB skin test/Chest X-Ray. 
• Employment is contingent upon meeting all job requirements and background requirements: criminal history check (Inclusive of DOJ, FBI and Child Abuse), acknowledgement of child abuse reporting responsibility, criminal record statement (Form LIC508), etc. A criminal history clearance is required prior to employment. 
• Upon hire agency staff will check the Megan’s Law (or the current sexual predator website) to ensure each staff being hired is clear for employment. Program administrative staff will check the website annually to ensure all program staff are cleared to work. 
• Must meet the Head Start Performance Standards and State requirements. 
• Employment in Head Start, Early Head Start and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Programs is contingent upon approval of the Policy Council.
• Must be able to relate well to all people of the community regardless of color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or socio-economic level.

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. EOE/ V/ ADA/ Drug Free Workplace/ Asset Infused Organization.

About us:

CAPSLO is a nonprofit agency that focuses on helping people and changing lives through serving over 26,000 persons across Central and Southern California, the majority of whom live in San Luis Obispo County. We are committed to eliminating poverty by empowering individuals and families to achieve economic self-sufficiency through a comprehensive array of community-based programs.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.