Head Start/Early Head Start

1 month ago


Los Angeles, United States Crystal Stairs Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Crystal Stairs

Improving the Lives of Families through

Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy


Head Start / Early Head Start - Child Development Specialist


We are looking for a dedicated and community minded EHS Child Development Specialist to provide high quality services to our Family Child Care Home (FCCH) Programs and service children from birth to kindergarten age. Candidates must be able to ensure all comprehensive Head Start services are integrated with the FCCH and approach the families' needs holistically ensuring full integration of health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, parent involvement and social services. Success in this role will rely heavily upon the candidate's knowledge of adult learning principles, and having or quickly developing a workable knowledge of regulatory agencies and the role they play in Head Start and Early Head Start.


Experience & Education Requirements:

  • BA degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development or a related field with knowledge of child development from birth to 3 is the educational requirement for this role.
  • The applicants must also either carry a California Commission of Teachers Teacher Permit or be eligible to obtain.
  • Strong computer skills, the ability to adapt, a minimum of two years (2) experience in a state funded child care program and supporting and empowering families is a necessity.

Special Requirements

  • Must have reliable transportation and possess a valid California Driver License in good standing with DMV required; current liability insurance
  • Must meet State health requirements to include passing a physical examination as condition of employment, Live Scan, TB clearance and required vaccinations.

Total Package of Benefits

  • Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% Agency paid
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children
  • 401k Matching Options
  • Flex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care)
  • Mutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness)
  • Generous Sick and Vacation Time
  • Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12/24 - 1/1 (for select positions)
  • Opportunity for Growth and Development
  • Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM

Crystal Stairs is one of the largest private non-profit child development corporations in the State of California. We help families locate affordable and appropriate childcare through a variety of services, working with childcare providers, educators, advocates, and community members to positively impact the lives of more than 30,000 children each year.


Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identification, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.


For more information about Crystal Stairs, Inc. please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org





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