We strive to provide the highest quality early education for all children enrolled.
Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking to make a real difference in your community? Orange County Head Start is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team!
We offer a variety of career opportunities, from teachers and teacher assistants to family advocates and support staff. If you’re committed to providing comprehensive services to preschool children and families, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join Our Award-Winning Team?
The salaries listed are based on education level
Minimum Salary Range: $26.66 – $30.66 per hour – Based on level of education
The Early Head Start or Head Start Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for infants, toddlers, or preschool aged children. The teacher will implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum, create engaging learning experiences, and assess children’s progress. They will also work collaboratively with families to support children’s development and school readiness. They will use the center’s indoor and outdoor environments to create rich learning opportunities that build on daily routines and support each child’s individual development. Realizing that every word and action matters in the critical birth to five years of a child, the Teacher skillfully and intentionally creates a bond of care and attention enabling the children in their care to learn and develop appropriately.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate Degree and/or Child Development Teacher permit required. Options are available for those working towards the minimum requirements. Additional qualifications may be required depending on the age group being taught.
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Annual Pay $75,338
As a Center Director, the candidate will be accountable for the organization and management of an entire center. Key responsibilities include: Supervise, organize, and plan staff, child and parent activities; Observe and monitor classrooms for compliance and prepare related paperwork and reports; Implement programs that will maintain compliance with federal and state regulations and Agency Policies; Train staff on developmentally appropriate practices and agency policies and procedures; Counsel staff and parents regarding difficult experiences; Act as conciliator for case conferencing to all families; Communicate with community, school districts, and other agencies; Coordinate parent meetings and parent trainings; Act as liaison between staff and parents; Maintain budget within accepted limits; track purchasing and all other spending. Candidates for this position must be able to interface and work with other employees, parents and volunteers in a positive manner.
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Annual Pay $132,724
The Director of Operations is a key leadership role responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of critical organizational functions at Orange County Head Start. This position ensures the efficient and effective management of facilities, cultivates and strengthens vital community partnerships, maintains a robust safety program, and maximizes non-federal match resources. The Director of Operations will play a pivotal role in optimizing operational efficiency and ensuring the organization’s resources are aligned with its mission to provide high-quality Head Start services to the community.
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Hourly Pay $26.66
Under the general supervision of the Health Manager, plans, organizes, coordinates, and communicates with Public Health Services and participates in case management, monitoring, technical assistance, parent programs, and other duties as assigned. In partnership and communication with all Center Directors, Content Area Experts, and other Head Start and Early Head Start staff will be responsible and accountable for reviewing, implementing, and executing Performance Standards, Program Area Plans/Policies and Procedures, and following State, County, and Local regulations and laws followed by Orange County Head Start, Inc.
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Hourly Pay $30.66
The IT Learning Specialist at Orange County Head Start (OCHS) empowers our diverse staff to effectively utilize technology, directly impacting the quality of early childhood education and family services. This role leads the design and delivery of comprehensive technical training programs, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Collaborating closely with IT, HR, and program teams, the Specialist identifies training needs and creates engaging, accessible learning experiences for essential software/hardware tools used at OCHS and custom OCHS workflows, ensuring ongoing staff proficiency and program excellence.
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Hourly Pay: $25.91
The Non-Federal Share Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring the financial sustainability and compliance of Orange County Head Start. This position is responsible for the comprehensive management of all non-federal share (NFS) activities, including accurate tracking, calculation, and reporting of in-kind contributions and other eligible NFS sources. The specialist will develop and implement training programs to educate staff and partners on NFS requirements, ensuring that adequate NFS match is consistently achieved to meet federal funding obligations. Additionally, the specialist will serve as the primary point of contact for all NFS-related inquiries, providing guidance and support to ensure program compliance and maximize available resources.
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Hourly Pay $26.66
Under general supervision, responsible for assisting with planning, coordinating and implementing a teacher professional development system to ensure that teaching staff have a variety of professional development and educational opportunities to meet the performance requirements and all applicable regulations, specifically Head Start Performance Standards and the Head Start Act of 2007. Assist with the implementation of a CLASS monitoring system and training and technical assistance plan to ensure professional development of teachers, quality practices and compliance with all applicable regulations. Assist with coordinating the assessment and tracking of all teacher professional development and education activities.
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Hourly Pay $39.37
Under general supervision of the Director of Planning and Quality Systems, researches, develops, coordinates, manages, and administers effective monitoring systems and programs for OCHS grant recipient and partner agency Head Start and Early Head Start programs and services. Through data collection, analysis, and reporting, the position ensures program compliance, identifies areas for enhancement, and supports the Director of Planning and Quality Systems in fostering a culture of data-driven quality improvement.
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