Head Start Supervisor

Job Description:

Head Start Supervisor

Description

The Position

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

Why join the City of Oakland Human Services Department?
The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill one (1) Head Start Supervisor vacancy, a general Head Start position that oversees specific service areas. The City of Oakland Head Start program is a federally and state funded early childhood education program that promotes healthy development and school readiness for children from birth to age five. We offer free early childhood education, wrap around, and family services to Oakland residents with low income.

Under direction in the Human Services Department, the Head Start Supervisor plans, implements, monitors and evaluates the Head Start Program in compliance with federal Head Start performance standards; and directs program component staff in meeting desired program goals and objectives.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A passionate early childhood leader dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of Oakland's children and families.
• Highly experienced with Head Start and Early Childhood Education programs and is knowledgeable about Federal, State, and local regulations governing these programs.
• A strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills, and has extensive knowledge in overseeing contracted services, human resources management, and staff management in early childhood.
• Highly knowledgeable and experienced in infant, toddler, and early childhood programming.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and deadlines while ensuring projects stay on track and are completed on time.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, maintains confidentiality, and can work both independently and collaboratively with employees at all levels.
• Genuinely motivated to learn and advance their career, with opportunities for professional growth within the Head Start program. Staying current on regulations and best practices is essential.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Overseeing the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Head Start Program to ensure full compliance with Federal Head Start performance standards, as well as applicable state and local regulations.
• Providing guidance to program staff to ensure they meet the desired goals and objectives of the program.
• Gathering, analyzing, and utilizing program data to identify and resolve issues, as well as to guide program planning.
• Developing the program budget and overseeing the allocation and management of funds to ensure proper use and alignment with program goals.
• A key responsibility of this role is supervising staff, which includes assigning tasks, providing training, overseeing daily activities, and evaluating the performance of component coordinators and administrative personnel.
• Coordinating the various program components to ensure full compliance with both federal and local regulations.

Read the complete job description by clicking this Head Start Supervisor - Class Specification Bulletin

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Working for the City of Oakland

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be a part of a dynamic Head Start team.
• Your work will have a direct impact on providing important services to a community with a rich and dynamic history.
• You will be surrounded by dedicated colleagues. Head Start employees are deeply passionate about public service and community, and take pride in supporting Oakland as a dynamic, innovative, and vibrant city.
• You will have valuable opportunities for professional growth, allowing you to expand your expertise in early childhood development.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• As a Head Start Supervisor, you will encounter frequent changes, so it's important to stay flexible and adaptable to effectively manage shifting priorities and evolving program needs.
• You will need to stay calm and composed, keeping your emotions in check, even in challenging or high-pressure situations.

Competencies for the Position:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better ways of doing things
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
• Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance
• Driving Results: Demonstrating concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal standard of excellence

Minimum Requirements for Application

This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process.

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable.

Education:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral science, social science, education or related field. A Master's degree is highly desirable.

Experience:

Four years of increasingly responsible work experience in community action, child development, early childhood education or related program including two years in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

License or Certificate / Other Requirements
Successful incumbents in this position are expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to the nature of the assignment and the hours worked, public transportation may not be a cost effective or efficient method for traveling to the various locations required. Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.

Depending on nature of assignment, candidates who receive offers of employment will be required to submit fingerprints and undergo a criminal record clearance.

Supplemental Information

The Recruitment Process:

The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the “minimum qualifications” listed for each position.

Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas.

Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.

In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.

For this recruitment, all qualified applicants will be sent a writing exercise, which will then be evaluated and rated by subject matter experts. The tentative date that the writing exercise will be sent to you for completion is the week of December 16, 2024.

For some recruitments, more than one type of assessment may be used. Depending on the number of candidates who pass the first assessment (writing exercise) you may be asked to complete a secondary assessment before the recruitment is finalized. If a secondary assessment is scheduled, you will be notified by email with specific details. If a secondary assessment is not scheduled, department hiring interviews will occur during this time frame.

Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you’re applying to a “restricted” posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass.

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

What’s in it for you?

• Work/Life Balance: 37.5 hour work weeks, and a flexible/hybrid remote schedule
• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
• Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
• Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans
• Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
• Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

Disaster Service Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm.

If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Cynthia Ng, Senior Human Resources Analyst, at cng@oaklandca.gov.

The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*:

• CalPERS Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
• Pension Benefits
• Deferred Compensation

* Specific benefits may vary depending on the assignedspecific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements

Closing Date/Time: 11/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$104,069.28 - $127,758.12 Annually