• Directly supervises and delivers monthly coaching to the Administrative Assistant and Center Managers.
• Establishes the working relationships with staff to promote program wide commitment and execution of strategies that engage families as full partners in their children’s development and school readiness (through Shine on, Families oversight and execution)
• The HS/EHS Program Director works collaboratively with service area leads:
  • To ensure full enrollment, up to date adherence of children with EPSDT requirements, medical and dental homes and insurance, timely follow up and support for children with (identified or suspected) special needs, and support for family goal partnerships and well-being
  • To ensure that systems for monitoring, self-assessment and program management are fully executed to assure program’s ongoing quality improvement
  • By providing necessary data for SASCIE, FGC self-assessment system.
• Consistently contributes to the FGC’s professional excellence through productive leadership and participation in:
  • Grantee planning and leadership
  • FGC network leadership and collaboration
  • External community relationships (LEAs, CBOs, higher education, NHSA, state agencies, policymakers)
• Ensures fiscal management by monitoring expenditures
• Ensures compliance of state/local licensing and QRIS
• Ensures the creation and implementation of partnership agreements with local and state entities.

• Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.

Supervision

• Supervises assigned department personnel. Includes the following responsibilities, but are not limited to: hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and the completion of all work performed by direct reports.
• Educates direct reports on all department and agency policies and procedures.
• Meets with assigned staff at least monthly to identify and resolve problems, manage projects, track goals, and review work processes and procedures.
• Represents team and/or department at meetings, events, and training as required.
• Works collaboratively with service area leads and Human Resources to address personnel issues

Non-Essential Duties:

• Performs any and all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree Required in Early Childhood Education, Family and Child Development, Human Services or related field; MSW Degree Highly Preferred
• 3 years Head Start experience highly preferred
• 5 years experience managing a Head Start program or day care center required.
• Demonstrated success in program management, including operational and financial management, evaluation and assessment, and continuous improvement for educational programs
• Expertise in community based interventions to improve outcomes for low-income families and communities, with direct experience developing and implementing program strategies
• Experience leading and inspiring a highly effective team, with a strong commitment to staff development
• Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills, using MS Office applications and other basic data systems including internet navigation.
• Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to engage in repetitive movement of wrists, hands, and fingers typing and/or writing.

Salary Range $60k-68k