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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The Center Director at Orange County Head Start is a leadership role responsible for the overall operation and management of an early childhood education center. This position ensures a high-quality learning environment for young children and families while adhering to Head Start performance standards and state licensing requirements.
Education requirements: The minimum requirements are a BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or related field and at least a Child Development Site Supervisor permit, plus 3 infant/toddler units.
Experience: A minimum of four years teaching experience in an Early Childhood, preferably a Head Start Program and two years of experience supervising teaching staff. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese preferred.
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Under the general supervision of the Director of Program Services, the Community Partnerships Manager is a critical role responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with community organizations, donors, and corporations to support the mission and goals of OCHS. This position requires a dynamic individual with excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities, and a passion for partnership development and community engagement to enhance the organization’s impact.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, public relations, social services, or related field.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of strong operational experience in a non-profit, community-based field, working with community partners, families, and employees. Minimum of 3 years of strong operational experience in a non-profit, community-based field, working with community partners, families, and employees. Knowledge of Head Start program regulations, current initiatives, and trends; reporting practices and requirements in areas related to parent, family, and community engagement, nutrition and health, and education; monitoring systems and methodologies, research methods, and statistical analysis techniques; management and supervisory principles and practices.
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Hourly Pay $33.33
Under general supervision of the Nutrition and Food Services Manager, plans, organizes, coordinates, and communicates Child and Adult Care Food Program services, supervises the food operations at center locations, and participates in monitoring, technical assistance, and other duties as assigned. In partnership and communication with the Education Leadership Team, 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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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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in health or public health, medical assistant, or related field. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Knowledge of health terminology. Any other combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge, or abilities may be considered.
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Under the general supervision of the Health Manager, is responsible and accountable for providing data entry support for the operation and delivery of Health Services. In addition, 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required. An Associate’s Degree in health or public health, medical assistant, or related field is preferred. Any other combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge, or abilities may be considered.
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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 $33.33
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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