Early Childhood Specialist - Early Childhood Education

General Purpose

Full-Time

An Early Childhood Specialist - Early Childhood Education is responsible to the County Superintendent and works under the direct supervision of the designated manager(s). The Early Childhood Specialist - Early Childhood Education works with family child care providers and center-based teachers with increasing the quality of early learning programs.

Requirements/Qualifications

This position is grant funded which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract. The current grant is funded through 9/30/2027. Your position, therefore, is contingent upon continuation of funding of these grants and satisfactory job performance.

• * The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist position is an inclusion-focused role that provides CalBLOOM-aligned coaching and job-embedded support within classrooms. ECE Specialists model UDL strategies, facilitate reflective practice, and support co-teaching teams in integrating inclusive practices into daily instruction. With backgrounds in early childhood or special education and expertise in evidence-based practices such as UDL and the Pyramid Model, they bridge theory to practice and ensure high-quality implementation. This role is supported by dedicated leadership time, professional development, and structured collaboration opportunities, allowing teams to plan, reflect, and continuously improve.
• A Bachelor's degree in child development or related field required.
• A Master Teacher permit issued be the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC is required.
• A Site Supervisor Permit or higher issued by the CTC is preferred.
• Must currently have or must obtain Pediatric CPR/First Aid/Health and Safety Training certification within 90 days of employment.

If hired, must provide proof of a valid California driver’s license.

Required Documents

• Copy of Transcript (Proof of Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field )
• Credential Copy (A Master Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) is required. A Site Supervisor Permit or higher issued by the CTC is preferred.)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two Letters of Recommendation are required-each letter must be signed and dated)
• Resume

About The Employer

Welcome to Placer County Office of Education!

Thank you for your interest in joining our PCOE family! We offer an incredible range of job opportunities, supporting programs and services to support the 16 school districts located throughout Placer County, in addition to the programs we run through our office. The vision of the Placer County Superintendent of Schools and the Placer County Board of Education is to provide exemplary leadership and service to schools, students, parents and the community as we work together to provide a globally competitive, comprehensive, rigorous and relevant education to all students (including Special Education and At-Risk).

Placer County Office of Education is an educational leader and a valuable and respected resource in fiscal practices, educational programs, and student services. We achieve this by developing and implementing innovative educational and administrative programs to advance regional priorities, and we foster collaborative partnerships among educational agencies and community-based organizations to promote a prosperous region.

We are seeking talented individuals (both Classified and Certificated staff) that want to join a team that works hard, has opportunities for career growth, and believes in providing a workplace and a cause that people are proud to be a part of. Placer County is also an excellent choice to live, and was recently ranked #1 in quality of life in California.

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Additional Placer County Office Of Education Information

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Comments and Other Information

The County Board and County Superintendent are committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. County Office programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquires/complaints, contact our Title IX Coordinator, Executive Director of Human Resources, Brian Swank at 1400 W Stanford Ranch Road Rocklin, CA 95765 View phone number on jobradars.com or by email at ***email_hidden***

Placer County Office of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer