Requisition No: 874037
Agency: Department of Education
Working Title: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF EARLY LEARNING - 48002501 1
Pay Plan: SMS
Position Number: 48002501
Salary: $71,433.36- $120,000/Annually
Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2026
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Florida Department of Education
Division of Early Learning
Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building
Position Title: Deputy Director of Early Learning – SMS
(WT: Deputy Director of Finance & Operations)
Salary Range: $71,433.36 - $120,000.00
APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS
Application Information:
- Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
- Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:
o Any position held by a State of Florida Agency
o Any position held by a Florida University
o All periods of employment from high school graduation
o All periods of current or prior unemployment
o Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*
o Any Education
o Any Volunteer Experience
o Your resume and application must match
- *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
- It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.
- Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.
- Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
Hiring Information and Requirements:
- The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.
- If claiming Veteran’s Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.
- If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.
If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.
NOTE: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.
OFFICE CONTACT:
Lylith Carraway, HR Liaison (850) 717-8553
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for the oversight and management of day-to-day operations, including the organizational units of Financial Administration and Budget Services, and Program Integrity. The Financial Administration and Budget Services unit is comprised of Grants Management, Contracts, Revenue, Budget and Disbursements. The Program Integrity unit is comprised of Accountability (Programmatic Monitoring) and Financial Management and Systems Assurance (Fiscal Monitoring).
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:
The incumbent is responsible for adopting and maintaining coordinated programmatic, administrative and fiscal policies and standards for all Early Learning Programs, while allowing a wide range of programmatic flexibility and differentiation.
- The incumbent is responsible for the finance and operations of Florida’s early learning programs: Child Care Resource and Referral, School Readiness, Gold Seal Quality Care Program and Voluntary Prekindergarten in Florida.
- The incumbent is expected to demonstrate, model, and reinforce the agency’s fundamental values of quality, fairness, cooperation, respect, commitment, excellence, honesty and teamwork.
- The incumbent is expected to demonstrate these values most of the time in interactions with co-workers, supervisors, and customers; in the personal contributions to work assignments and projects; and when representing the agency or the state.
- The incumbent is expected to demonstrate knowledge, skills and ability to prepare, provide and deliver quality work products representative of the Department’s commitment to quality, efficient services and practices.
- Where applicable, the incumbent will demonstrate quality document preparation and dissemination evidenced by accuracy, correct grammar and format, appropriate content, proper approvals and timelines.
- As a supervisor, the incumbent must communicate with, motivate, provide or coordinate training, and direct the work of his/her subordinates. In addition, the incumbent must complete timely performance appraisals, develop timely and accurate work plans, and timely approve monthly attendance and leave for each position under his/her direct report.
- This incumbent must complete timesheets by the 5th business day of the following month in the People First System. This incumbent has the authority to make hiring recommendations as well as disciplinary recommendations.
- Analyzing current programmatic, administrative and fiscal policies and developing policy options or operational strategies to improve the Early Learning System in Florida.
- Serves as the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) fiscal contract for Florida’s Division of Early Learning, provide representation for the Division at Federal Meetings and Conferences.
- Key Liaison with Early Learning Coalitions including bi-weekly communications.
- Coordination with Oversight Entities.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of unit. Attendance is an essential function.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience or Education:
- Experience in designing and executing examinations to develop a documented basis for policy analyses, program evaluations, management and quality assurance reviews, budget analyses or similar technical reviews.
- Understanding of principles of governmental organization, budgeting, and accountability.
- Experience writing for and/or testifying before high-level executives expressing sensitive conclusions and recommendations based upon quantitative and qualitative data.
- Experience using Microsoft Word (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Excel.
DIVISION OF EARLY LEARNING MISSION STATEMENT:
The Division of Early Learning (DEL) is dedicated to providing accessible, affordable and quality early learning services for the state’s children and families. In partnership with 30 early learning coalitions and Redlands Christian Migrant Association, DEL delivers three programs:
1. The School Readiness Program (SR) offers financial assistance to low-income families for early education and care so they can become financially self-sufficient, and their young children can be successful in school in the future.
2. Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for success in kindergarten and beyond.
3. Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) is a network that helps families identify and select quality childcare options that best meet their needs.
The Division of Early Learning will provide access to high-quality programs and services that build a solid foundation for Florida’s youngest learners to reach their highest potential. The division empowers early childhood educators and families by providing choice and support with education options, and resources to ensure Florida’s future leaders are ready to learn, graduate and succeed.
Division of Early Learning Website
WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!
- State Group Insurance coverage options+
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health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
- Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
- Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
- Ongoing comprehensive training provided
- Highly skilled, professional environment
- Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
- We care about the success of our employees.
- We care about the success of our clients.
- We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences and ourselves.
- A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees.
LEAVE INFORMATION:
- Annual Leave - Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.
- Sick Leave - Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions shall be credited with 104 hours of sick leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.
SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (SSS) AND REQUIREMENT
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.
If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305
Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee
