Early Care and Education Lead (Internal Applicants Only) at Santa Barbara County Education Office | EDJOIN

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Early Care and Education Lead (Internal Applicants Only) at Santa Barbara County Education Office | EDJOIN

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About the Employer

The Santa Barbara County Education Office provides services and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County - from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Orcutt, and Santa Maria.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Our ideal candidate You have a “can-do” attitude and a flexible approach to carrying out job responsibilities. You are detail-oriented and accurate. You are adept at following rules and regulations and working within prescribed guidelines. You are a creative problem-solver, highly responsible, and take full ownership of your assigned responsibilities. You advise, train, and mentor others in an ongoing effort to advance the department goals. You are a team player who thrives on meeting and setting new goals. You are committed to excellence in providing the best service possible. General description Under general direction, serve as a team leader for a group of staff in the Alternative Payment Program. Depending on assignment, emphasis of duties may be supporting service providers or providing guidance to staff engaged in making eligibility determinations, enrolling eligible families, and providing resource and referral services.

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Requirements / Qualifications

A typical way to qualify for this classification would be: Education: Possession of a high school diploma is required. Completion of 24 semester units of college coursework in business, public, or non-profit administration; social sciences, human services, or related field is preferred. Experience: Two years of experience performing work in the Alternative Payment Program that included making eligibility determinations, enrolling families or providers, and/or processing provider payments. Equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience that provide the required knowledge and abilities will also be considered.

Requirements / Qualifications

A typical way to qualify for this classification would be: Education: Possession of a high school diploma is required. Completion of 24 semester units of college coursework in business, public, or non-profit administration; social sciences, human services, or related field is preferred. Experience: Two years of experience performing work in the Alternative Payment Program that included making eligibility determinations, enrolling families or providers, and/or processing provider payments. Equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience that provide the required knowledge and abilities will also be considered.

Comments and Other Information

Hiring range: $5,623 - $6,480 per month; salary step increase upon successful completion of 6-month probationary period. Apply online by July 21, 2026 at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbceo

Comments and Other Information

Hiring range: $5,623 - $6,480 per month; salary step increase upon successful completion of 6-month probationary period. Apply online by July 21, 2026 at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbceo

Closing Date/Time: 2026-07-22

Salary:

$5,623 - $6,480 Monthlyly