Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.
Regional Assistant Director
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc., San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
Posted Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Helping People. Changing Lives.
After submitting your application, please email your unofficial transcripts to csmith@capslo.org. We need to verify your Child Development/Early Childhood Education units in order to move forward with your application.
Join our early childhood education team supporting children and families across San Luis Obispo County. As the Regional Assistant Director, you’ll help lead daily operations for Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Child Development programs. You’ll supervise Area Managers and content area staff, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and help foster a positive, supportive environment for staff and families.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field
6 Administration units and 2 Adult Supervision units (or ability to obtain within one year)
3–5 years of program management experience, including 2 years supervising staff
Experience with Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant & Seasonal Head Start, and State child care contracts
Experience supporting multilingual and multicultural early childhood settings
Child Development Site Supervisor Permit (Program Director Permit required within 2 years)
Has a dependable, insured transportation and valid California driver’s license (mileage reimbursed) and acceptable driving record. A DMV printout and proof of insurance will be required.
As the Regional Assistant Director you will:
Support the Director in planning, implementing, and evaluating federal and state‑funded programs
Supervise Area Managers and content area staff, providing coaching and performance evaluations
Ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and state regulations
Assist with facility oversight, inspections, and licensing requirements
Provide training and consultation to staff, parents, and volunteers
Support budget development and monitor program expenditures
Track enrollment, attendance, staffing levels, and related costs
Participate in audits, reviews, and annual Self‑Assessments
Collaborate on grants, funding applications, and facility development
Build strong community partnerships and support public relations efforts
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
To view the full job description click HERE.
For a comprehensive list of employee perks and benefits, please visit capslo.org/careers.
For questions regarding the application process or open positions, contact the Recruiting Department at 805-544-4355 or email us at recruitment@capslo.org.
EOE/V/ADA/Drug Free Workplace/Asset Infused Organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. will consider all qualified applicants without attention to race, sex, age religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, or any other protected characteristic.
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Helping People. Changing Lives.
After submitting your application, please email your unofficial transcripts to csmith@capslo.org. We need to verify your Child Development/Early Childhood Education units in order to move forward with your application.
Join our early childhood education team supporting children and families across San Luis Obispo County. As the Regional Assistant Director, you’ll help lead daily operations for Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Child Development programs. You’ll supervise Area Managers and content area staff, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and help foster a positive, supportive environment for staff and families.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field
6 Administration units and 2 Adult Supervision units (or ability to obtain within one year)
3–5 years of program management experience, including 2 years supervising staff
Experience with Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant & Seasonal Head Start, and State child care contracts
Experience supporting multilingual and multicultural early childhood settings
Child Development Site Supervisor Permit (Program Director Permit required within 2 years)
Has a dependable, insured transportation and valid California driver’s license (mileage reimbursed) and acceptable driving record. A DMV printout and proof of insurance will be required.
As the Regional Assistant Director you will:
Support the Director in planning, implementing, and evaluating federal and state‑funded programs
Supervise Area Managers and content area staff, providing coaching and performance evaluations
Ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and state regulations
Assist with facility oversight, inspections, and licensing requirements
Provide training and consultation to staff, parents, and volunteers
Support budget development and monitor program expenditures
Track enrollment, attendance, staffing levels, and related costs
Participate in audits, reviews, and annual Self‑Assessments
Collaborate on grants, funding applications, and facility development
Build strong community partnerships and support public relations efforts
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
To view the full job description click HERE.
For a comprehensive list of employee perks and benefits, please visit capslo.org/careers.
For questions regarding the application process or open positions, contact the Recruiting Department at 805-544-4355 or email us at recruitment@capslo.org.
EOE/V/ADA/Drug Free Workplace/Asset Infused Organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. will consider all qualified applicants without attention to race, sex, age religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, or any other protected characteristic.
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