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Miami-Dade County Public Schools Head Start / Early Head Start Program

Early Head Start (EHS) Classroom Positions:

Early Head Start Education Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent
AA or BA in Early Childhood Education or CDA with Focus on Infant and Toddler Development or FCCPC Birth through Five
DCF 45 hours with 5 in Emergent Literacy or Early Literacy

Early Head Start Assistant Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent
DCF 45 hours with 5 in Emergent Literacy or Early Literacy
CDA with Focus on Infant and Toddler Development or FCCPC Birth through Five
Additional pre-employment requirements

Head Start (HS) Classroom Positions:

Head Start Educator Requirements:

AA or BA in Early Childhood Education with Preschool track (18 semester hours in Early Childhood Education) and CDA with Focus on Preschool Development or FCCPC Birth through Five
DCF 45 hours with 5 in Emergent Literacy or Early Literacy
Additional pre-employment requirements

Head Start Assistant Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent
DCF 45 hours with 5 in Emergent Literacy or Early Literacy
CDA with Focus on Infant and Toddler Development or FCCPC Birth through Five or
Notice of Acknowledgment of Credential Requirement*
Additional pre-employment requirements

Case Specialist Positions:

Associate’s Degree or equivalent that includes a minimum of 15 semester hours in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum of 1 year experience working with families
Additional pre-employment requirements

*Notice of Acknowledgement of Credential Requirement only applies to HS Assistant Positions where the candidate agrees to complete the required CDA within 18 months of hire. If CDA is not obtained in the required timeframe, the employee will be terminated.

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Email Us: HeadStartHR@dadeschools.net

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