Associate Director, Head Start & Early Childhood Services

UMATILLA-MORROW COUNTY HEAD START INC; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UMATILLA-MORROW COUNTY HEAD START INC is seeking an Associate Director of Head Start and Early Childhood Services in Hermiston, OR. This senior role leads Education, Health & Safety, and Professional Development across Head Start programs, ensuring compliant, high-quality services and alignment with federal standards.

The position oversees regional managers, guides curriculum and data systems, and drives continuous improvement in child outcomes, family engagement, and staff excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of leadership experience in early childhood or related nonprofit programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development and program operations.
• Experience supervising staff or managers and supporting professional growth.
• Bilingual English/Spanish and/or multicultural experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to ensure high-quality Education and Disabilities services across Head Start, EHS, and related programs.
• Oversee planning, monitoring, and alignment of curriculum, assessment, and instruction with contractual requirements.
• Lead data-informed continuous quality improvement across classrooms, regions, and systems.
• Supervise component managers and support professional development and reflective supervision.
• Coordinate hiring, onboarding, and professional development for education staff.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start/EHS/OPK standards and integrated data systems.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

ChildPlus data system

Microsoft Office

Job description

UMATILLA-MORROW COUNTY HEAD START INC is seeking an Associate Director of Head Start and Early Childhood Services in Hermiston, OR. This senior role leads Education, Health & Safety, and Professional Development across Head Start programs, ensuring compliant, high-quality services and alignment with federal standards.

The position oversees regional managers, guides curriculum and data systems, and drives continuous improvement in child outcomes, family engagement, and staff excellence.