Summary of Responsibilities: 

This position is responsible for the overall operation, management and evaluation of the Early Childhood Program which includes Early Head Start and Child Care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Prepare and submit grant applications and essential documents to funding agencies.
• Provide sound financial management which includes budget development, budget revisions, monitoring of all expenditures and cost effectiveness practices.
• Implement internal and external reporting systems and procedures for monitoring and controlling fiscal and programmatic activities.
• Work in collaboration with Governing Body and Policy Council as set forth in Head Start Performance Standards.
• Direct program operations in a manner consistent with the requirements of contractual agreements, laws, regulations, funding documents and program goals.
• Develop and maintain necessary policies and procedures to comply with Tribal, State and Federal Regulations that govern Early Head Start and Child Care.
• Supervise subordinate personnel including hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.
• Inform Governing Body, Policy Council of new and changing rules and regulations that affect Early Head Start and Child Care.
• Work with Tribal and community organizations to ensure effective collaborations with agencies that provide services to children and families.
• Collaborate with the program staff, the grantee, and Policy Council to prepare the annual Self-Assessment, Community Assessment and develop goals and options based on the information collected.
• Evaluate the administration of the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) by frequently meeting with Tribal PREP Coordinator.
• Evaluate and oversee Tribal Child Care Assistance program as set forth by the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG).
• Conduct reviews on all Tribal Child Care Assistance providers as set forth in the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma CCDBG Grant.
• Other duties as assigned by Tribal Administrator or Tribal Business Committee.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Science or other related areas.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a supervisory role in the field of Early Childhood.
• Must have working knowledge of Child Care regulations and DHS licensing requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of culturally diverse populations and their needs.
• Ability to handle confidential material, organize effectively and work independently.
• Ability to exercise good judgment at all times, including under stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Must be able to read, understand, apply and retain knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families and other professionals.
• Outstanding organizational abilities and must be able to prioritize.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, in writing and verbally, with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds.
• Productive and effective time management, flexibility in responding to a variety of work tasks.
• Proficiency with basic information technology.
• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods of time in order to properly perform the assigned job duties.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Head Start and child care regulations and requirements, including but not limited to ACS recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Certifications:

• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification 
• Active Driver’s License

Conditions of Employment:

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma operates a drug-free workplace. 

• Must submit to and pass applicable drug test. 
• Must pass background investigations for suitability of character identified in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
• Negative Annual TB Testing results
• Negative Annual Diphtheria and Pertussis results