Center-Based Early Childhood Program Leader

Tri--county-Child-and-Famil; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring Bonus

401K

Paid Time Off

Student Loan Forgiveness Qualifying

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tri-County Child and Family seeks a Program Manager-Center Based to provide leadership for Head Start and Early Head Start centers in Waterloo, IA. The role includes supervising staff, ensuring high-quality services, and maintaining compliance with program standards.

Bachelor's degree and prior management in early childhood are required, along with a valid Iowa driver’s license. The position emphasizes coaching, performance monitoring, and collaboration with families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably related to supervise discipline.
• Management and supervisory experience in early childhood preferred.
• Head Start/Early Head Start experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership, supervision, accountability, and operational oversight for assigned center-based locations.
• Ensure high-quality services to children and families and effective staff performance.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and agency policies; coach and develop staff.
• Address concerns promptly, monitor performance, and escalate when needed

Skills

Management

Supervisory experience

Head Start experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Tri-County Child and Family seeks a Program Manager-Center Based to provide leadership for Head Start and Early Head Start centers in Waterloo, IA. The role includes supervising staff, ensuring high-quality services, and maintaining compliance with program standards.

Bachelor's degree and prior management in early childhood are required, along with a valid Iowa driver’s license. The position emphasizes coaching, performance monitoring, and collaboration with families.