Head Start Center Coordinator: Operations & Compliance

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Incorporated; Laurens (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc. seeks a Center Supervisor to oversee Head Start operations at the Center level, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will coordinate education, nutrition, recruitment, parent involvement, and volunteers, while supervising staff and maintaining safety and facilities. Responsibilities include curriculum development, staff assignment, performance management, training, and community relations to promote program success and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field plus 18 hours in Early Childhood Education.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience; two years teaching experience required.
• Knowledge of early childhood development education programs, program design, material development and classroom presentation techniques.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and exhibit cooperative, enthusiastic, dedicated, flexible, dependable and friendly attitude.
• Ability to relate to disadvantaged children and their parents.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License required; must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all aspects of the Head Start Program at the Center level, ensuring compliance with policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform administrative activities including recruitment, attendance, property inventory, needs assessment, volunteer participation, in‑kind donations, fundraising, extracurricular activities, parent committees, public communications, staff meetings, and problem‑solving/trouble‑shooting.
• Assist with coordinating and implementing full parent involvement, volunteer services, education services and other resource components in all phases of Head Start Center operations and activities to secure support that will enhance the success of the program.
• Assist in developing curriculum and assign work to Center staff in cooperation with the Children Services Manager.
• Recommend selection, retention, transfer, promotion, and discipline of personnel assigned to the Head Start Centers.
• Encourage and assist in implementing training, technical assistance and continuing education for Center staff.
• Conduct orientation for Center staff, including policies and procedures, and maintain and encourage supervisory relationships.
• Coordinate and cooperate with component managers for efficient and effective implementation of performance standards and the work plan at the Center level.
• Ensure a secure, safe environment and appearance of facilities; requisition supplies, equipment and services needed for the centers.
• Prepare and disseminate internal communications on the Center level, and promote positive public relations within the community.
• Perform other related work and acquire related job skills as required by management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

18 hours in Early Childhood Education

Job description

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc. seeks a Center Supervisor to oversee Head Start operations at the Center level, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will coordinate education, nutrition, recruitment, parent involvement, and volunteers, while supervising staff and maintaining safety and facilities. Responsibilities include curriculum development, staff assignment, performance management, training, and community relations to promote program success and