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Director, Head Start & Early Learn Prog

COMMUNITY ACTION PIONEER VALLEY
Northampton, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026
Director, Head Start and Early Learning Programs (\$106,949 - \$113,463)

(37.5 hrs/week) Northampton, MA - Head Start & Early Learning Programs

Job Type - Full-time POSITION: Director, Head Start and Early Learning

Programs (HS&ELP) SITE: Northampton; with regular travel to multiple

sites throughout Franklin and Hampshire Counties and the North Quabbin

region, and state-wide meetings. Occasional out of state travel

required. SUPERVISOR: Associate Director of Programs STATUS: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction

to ensure that Community Action Pioneer Valley?s Head Start & Early

Learning Program provide high quality care, are administered in an

appropriate and effective manner, and are compliant with all regulations

and requirements. Work with parents, staff and the community through

various committees and forums to design and deliver a cost-effective,

high-quality program that best meets the needs of our participants and

the community. Provide leadership in the areas of program development,

internal and external collaboration, budget development and monitoring,

continuous quality management, program support, and supervision of key

HS & ELP managers/directors and administrative assistant. Support cross

department collaboration, service integration, and organizational impact

through the role of the agency leadership team. Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate The Following

competencies: Communications: verbal, written, in-person, and phone

Build and maintain effective teams internally and collaborations

externally. Conflict resolution, problem-solving, establishing

priorities, navigating change Judgement and decision-making Commitment

to quality services for young children and their families. Promote

equity by deconstructing barriers to a racially just system. Cultivate

work environments that value truth-telling, courage, vulnerability,

space to think and reflect, community-mindedness, hope, and openness to

difficult conversations. Key Knowledge and Experience Early education

and/or human services program management experience. Leadership, grant

writing, and budget development/management experience. Knowledge of

Department of Early Education and Care licensing regulations, Department

of Children and Families program requirements, Head Start Performance

Standards, State And Federal Contract Requirements, And All Other

relevant program administrative requirements. Experience working with

marginalized communities and individuals with low incomes Experience

with data management, data capture, tracking methods and analysis for

outcome measurements Adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate close

attention to details Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Suite and

Databases) To Qualify Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills

Bachelor\'s Degree is required. 8 years\' work experience in early

education with leadership, budget, administrative, program management,

and supervisory responsibilities. SEE THE COMMUNITY ACTION PIONEER

VALLEY WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Salary : $106,949 - $113,463

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