Grant Director, Early Childhood Programs Lead

60 Innovative Network of Knowledge; Poteet (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Network of Knowledge (INK) seeks a Program Director to lead Head Start programs in Texas. You will supervise staff, manage fiscal operations, and ensure compliance with state and federal standards to deliver high-quality services.

The role requires strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and the ability to coordinate training, family engagement, governance meetings, and budgets while maintaining high staff retention and program quality.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and staff development
• Data-driven leadership and program management
• Strong written and oral communication
• Knowledge of human resources policy requirements

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff, consultants, contractors, and volunteers protect the health and safety of our children.
• Hire, train, manage, and lead program personnel to support professional development and program quality.
• Direct the delivery of high-quality program services compliant with state and federal standards.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain record-keeping systems for personnel, client, accounting, and incident records with confidentiality.
• Ensure staff adherence to practices for child safety and appropriate supervision; report abuse or neglect per standards.
• Coordinate training for staff, consultants, and contractors and schedule governance and community meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

HR policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s preferred

Job description

Innovative Network of Knowledge (INK) seeks a Program Director to lead Head Start programs in Texas. You will supervise staff, manage fiscal operations, and ensure compliance with state and federal standards to deliver high-quality services.

The role requires strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and the ability to coordinate training, family engagement, governance meetings, and budgets while maintaining high staff retention and program quality.