Head Start Center Director: Operations & Education

owbc-careerplug-com; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

OWBC is seeking a Center Director to manage daily Head Start Center operations, oversee health and safety, review weekly lesson plans, and supervise staff through orientation, training, and performance reviews. The role ensures compliance with ADA/IDEA, licensing, and Head Start regulations while maintaining a positive learning environment.

The Director collaborates with Program Coordinators and community partners to deliver quality services, coordinate volunteers, monitor nutrition, and track

Qualifications

• Ability to operate various word-processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to assess the health and behaviors of children by sight and sound.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements and policies.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and utilize effective time management techniques.
• Ability to respect confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations and staffing for a Head Start Center.
• Oversee the health and safety of children in compliance with WBCO, Head Start, and Child Care Licensure policies and procedures.
• Reviews and signs weekly lesson plans for all classrooms.
• Hire and supervise staff following personnel policies and procedures including orientation and training, career development advice, establishing employee goals, conducting performance reviews, coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff, and recommending terminations if needed.
• Oversee the management of an efficient, effective, and safe child-care center to include property, facilities, and grounds.
• Ensure compliance with ADA and IDEA, Day Care Licensing, and Head Start Program regulations.
• Ensures performance standards are met in alignment with education, mental health, disability, and social service programs.
• Ensure classrooms encourage a positive learning environment and comply with the approved curriculum and adopted programs.
• Completes Classroom Materials Checklist on each classroom, provides feedback to teachers, and makes lists of missing items for the purchase wish list.
• Collaborate with all Program Coordinators to ensure quality services for children and families are being provided promptly.
• Work with community partners and others to develop initiatives that promote positive community relations.
• Manage and coordinate volunteer activities for the classroom ensuring appropriate background checks have been completed
• Monitor nutritional offerings at Head Start/Early Head Start Centers.
• Ensure volunteers are managed, trained, and records verifying their status are maintained.
• Ensure child outcomes are tracked and monitored.
• Assist the Health Coordinator in ensuring children are up to date with current EPSDT guidelines and with data entry of immunizations, well-child exams, and dental exams.
• Maintain an inventory list of all supplies and equipment.
• Educate parents and staff on current issues in the area of education, mental health, and disability.
• Ensure the confidentiality of information about staff, students, and families.
• Travel between sites to complete work, attend meetings and professional development seminars
• Maintain program waitlist
• Collaborates with Family Advocates to plan monthly parent meetings
• Participates in and attends monthly parent meetings
• All employees are expected to adhere to OWBC ethics expectations
• Must be able to cooperate and work effectively with others
• Must be diplomatic, honest, and fair
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
• Perform other duties as assigned or as they become apparent

Skills

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Database programs

Team collaboration

Time management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours in child development and 6 in management

Associate’s degree in child development with management credits

60 college credit hours with child development and management credits

Tools

Office software suite

Background check processes

Job description

OWBC is seeking a Center Director to manage daily Head Start Center operations, oversee health and safety, review weekly lesson plans, and supervise staff through orientation, training, and performance reviews. The role ensures compliance with ADA/IDEA, licensing, and Head Start regulations while maintaining a positive learning environment.

The Director collaborates with Program Coordinators and community partners to deliver quality services, coordinate volunteers, monitor nutrition, and track