| Location | Downey, CA |
| Salary | $149,892–$185,688 Per Year |
Assistant Director, Head Start Workforce Development and Professional Learning at Los Angeles County Office Of Education
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Application Deadline
8/25/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/10/2026
Contact
Janlie Vuong
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$149,892 - $185,688 Annually
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time
About the Employer
Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region's two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses "A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do."
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) invites leaders experienced in driving innovative growth across the early learning workforce to apply for the Assistant Director, Head Start Workforce Development & Professional Learning position. Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the activities and staff of the Workforce Development and Professional Learning unit; manages the continuous professional development opportunities for grantee and delegate staff to ensure that all staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to promote and support children's school readiness and transition to kindergarten; establishes an overall countywide system of new staff recruitment for early learning workforce; and provides technical and evaluative monitoring and support services to delegates agencies to ensure the comprehensive oversight of Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) program outcomes.
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Requirements / Qualifications
Required Education and Experience Education: Bachelor's degree with major coursework in business administration, public administration, social services, or another field closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Experience: Five years of experience managing business, administrative, and operational services in a social services or early childhood educational organization with multiple funding sources, including two years of supervisory experience specifically in Head Start. Additional Requirements: A master s degree in one of the areas listed above is preferred. A valid California driver's license, the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Education and Experience Education: Bachelor's degree with major coursework in business administration, public administration, social services, or another field closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Experience: Five years of experience managing business, administrative, and operational services in a social services or early childhood educational organization with multiple funding sources, including two years of supervisory experience specifically in Head Start. Additional Requirements: A master s degree in one of the areas listed above is preferred. A valid California driver's license, the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.
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