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Center Director

United Community Action Program, Head Start and Early Head Start
Drumright, OK Full Time
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2027

Center Director

United Community Action Program, Inc. (UCAP) is seeking a leader to work alongside our staff as the Center Director!

Desired Qualifications – Must possess an Oklahoma Director’s Credential from CECPD, with preference for Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Family Relations or related degree. Associate Degree in these fields are also recognized.

Starting Hourly Salary – Is based on your education and credentials:

  • Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development: $19.29/hour
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development: $22.78/hour

Outstanding Benefits - UCAP offers a superior benefits package, including:

  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Medical Insurance — UCAP pays $400 per month
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance — UCAP pays the first $20,000 of coverage
  • Retirement Plan — UCAP matches contributions up to 10%
  • Professional Development Assistance in Early Childhood Education

Paid Holidays & Breaks - Employees also enjoy numerous paid holidays and breaks, including:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Labor Day
  • Fall Break
  • Thanksgiving Holiday — Wednesday through Friday
  • Christmas Holiday — 4 paid weekdays

How to Apply - Online: https://ucapinc.org/apply Select "Apply Now"

Employment Requirements

All positions with United Community Action Program, Inc. Head Start require successful completion of:

  • A Comprehensive Child Care Background Check
  • A Drug Screening

Important: UCAP is a federally funded organization. Under federal law, marijuana (THC) remains classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, regardless of state laws permitting medical or recreational marijuana use. Therefore, marijuana use is prohibited in all UCAP workplaces and programs.

Medical Marijuana Cards are not accepted as an exemption to this policy.

Join the UCAP Team!

If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to help infants, toddlers, and families thrive, we encourage you to apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.29 - $22.78 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20,000

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