Early Childhood Specialist - Early Childhood Education

Placer County Office of Education • Rocklin, CA

5h • $32,472 - $39,470

About The Position

The Early Childhood Specialist - Early Childhood Education works with family child care providers and center-based teachers to increase the quality of early learning programs. This temporary position focuses on providing art instruction across Placer County Office of Education’s California State Preschool Programs (CSPP) through Proposition 28 funding. The specialist creates and implements developmentally appropriate art curriculum to support preschool children’s creativity, exploration, and learning at all CSPP sites.

The specialist is based at PCOE headquarters in Rocklin, though most instructional activities and curriculum implementation take place directly in CSPP classrooms. The role serves all classrooms in PCOE’s CSPP programs and collaborates with the CSPP Program Manager and Site Supervisors to coordinate curriculum, support instruction, and integrate meaningful art experiences into the preschool learning environment. The specialist is responsible to the County Superintendent and works under the direct supervision of designated manager(s).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in child development or a related field.
• Master Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
• Must currently have or obtain Pediatric CPR/First Aid/Health and Safety Training certification within 90 days of employment.
• If hired, must provide proof of a valid California driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Site Supervisor Permit or higher issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

Responsibilities

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate art curriculum for preschool children across all CSPP sites.
• Provide art instruction in CSPP classrooms, supporting children’s creativity, exploration, and learning.
• Collaborate with the CSPP Program Manager and Site Supervisors to coordinate curriculum and support instruction.
• Integrate meaningful art experiences into the preschool learning environment.
• Work with family child care providers and center-based teachers to increase the quality of early learning programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time