Substitute/Temporary/On-call - Project Specialist, Early Childhood (Bilingual English/Spanish Required)

Substitute/Temporary/On-call - Project Specialist, Early Childhood (Bilingual English/Spanish Required) at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

7/29/2026

Contact

Ana De Leon-Romero

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Single Rate

$31.97 Per Hour

Add l Salary Info

Based on the 2026-2027 Classified Salary Schedule, Step 1.

Length of Work Year

up to 40 hours a week for up to 6 months while employee is on leave

Employment Type

Temporary

About the Employer

The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is committed to ensuring all students have the educational opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a wide range of services and programs geared at supporting our 10 public school districts and expanding educational opportunities and outcomes for over 37,000 students who call Santa Cruz County home. We envision an impactful educational community where everyone feels they belong and have the resources, relationships, and skills to thrive. Our mission is to create an equitable educational system that fosters growth, opportunities, and well-being for all. We work alongside partners in Santa Cruz County's educational community to build BRIDGES - Belonging, Relationships, Innovation, Data-informed decision-making, Growth mindsets, Excellence, and Sustainability - to equity in education. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

Job Summary

This position will be assigned to Educational Services division and will support the Early Childhood department. Under general supervision, implement Santa Cruz County of Education Early Childhood Department's projects, services, and activities. May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff. This substitute/temporary/on-call position will require travel across the county, twice per week. Also this position will be Bilingual English/Spanish required.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Please read the full job description. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by two years of college course work in early childhood education or a related field. Experience: Two years of responsible technical experience in the child care and development or related field and one year of experience providing technical and functional supervision. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor's certificate. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.

Application Procedures: This is an on-call/temporary position. Applications is will be continuously screened. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative (tuberculosis) PPD skin test clearance, skin tests, blood draws, or risk assessment questionnaires are accepted. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.

Requirements / Qualifications

Please read the full job description. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by two years of college course work in early childhood education or a related field. Experience: Two years of responsible technical experience in the child care and development or related field and one year of experience providing technical and functional supervision. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor's certificate. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.

Application Procedures: This is an on-call/temporary position. Applications is will be continuously screened. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative (tuberculosis) PPD skin test clearance, skin tests, blood draws, or risk assessment questionnaires are accepted. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.

Comments and Other Information

Benefits: No benefits are offered with this position. On-call/temporary workers do not receive vacation but do receive sick as defined under Healthy Families Act (AB 1522/SB 616).

Comments and Other Information

Benefits: No benefits are offered with this position. On-call/temporary workers do not receive vacation but do receive sick as defined under Healthy Families Act (AB 1522/SB 616).

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