Site Administrator: Early Childhood Education - Eligibility Pool (2026-27)

This posting is for candidates who would like to be considered for any and all Early Childhood Administrator eligibility pool openings at OUSD. This is not an advertisement of a current vacancy at OUSD but rather an opportunity to submit applications to be screened for anticipated vacancies. Please also feel welcome to apply to any site-specific positions you may be interested in.

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We are looking for passionate and dedicated education leaders to join us in creating joyful, healing and liberatory spaces of learning for Oakland students, families, and communities.

DEFINITION: 

The site administrator is responsible for the general management and operation of the center, providing instructional leadership, and maintaining accurate records and accounting procedures in accordance with district and state guidelines. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develops and implements a program designed to meet the educational, health and developmental needs of children, in accordance with district policies, state guidelines, and federal regulations. 
• Provides supervision in the development and maintenance of the learning environment conducive to the social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children. 
• Provides leadership to the staff in assessing center, staff, and child needs for the purpose of determining program objectives and activities. 
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of all assigned personnel at site in accordance with the district’s adopted uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment; recommends appropriate action in cases of substandard performance and identifies and encourages individual teachers with leadership potential. 
• Plans for the most effective use of curriculum materials, instructional supplies, equipment, building facilities, center grounds and community resources. 
• Determines eligibility, priority for enrollment and fees; and maintains center waiting list in accordance with state guidelines, federal regulations, and district procedures. 
• Maintains up-to-date records reflecting current status of each family served. Initiates appropriate action when parents are not in compliance with the state and federal regulations and district policies. 
• Maintains center enrollment at capacity as identified by the department. 
• Understands budget development and provides leadership focused on maintaining a balanced budget for the site. 
• Works collaboratively with staff to develop professional learning communities (PLCs) that utilize best practices for student achievement. 
• Implements well-designed professional development that focuses on student outcomes 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possession of California elementary teaching and administrative/Supervision credentials authorizing service in preschool through adult education. 

Training and experience: Twelve units in early childhood education or two years’ experience in early childhood education or a childcare and development program. 

Master’s degree in education or child development is desirable. 

Skills must include: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with administrative superiors, colleagues, and subordinates. 

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

Salary : $116,455 - $148,622