Head Start Center Operations Leader

Episcopal Children's Services, Inc.; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) plan with 5% employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability insurance (LT/ST)

Job summary

ECS4Kids is hiring a Manager of Center Operations to oversee Head Start and Early Head Start centers in Florida. You will plan, supervise daily operations, and evaluate centers to ensure compliance with Head Start standards and ECS policies.

Leadership duties include recruiting and training Center Managers, coordinating staff development, and maintaining program quality in alignment with regulatory requirements and community needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start, DCF, NAEYC, CDA, VPK standards and how they apply to program operations.
• Ability to manage large teams and coordinate cross-functional staff training.
• Strong data tracking, analysis and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Select, recruit, supervise and train Center Managers.
• Assist with day-to-day operations in the absence of Center Manager.
• Oversee contract compliance with Head Start standards and ECS policies.

Skills

Head Start standards

NAEYC familiarity

Policy compliance

Staff development

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years related center operations experience in Head Start or Directly Operated centers

Director’s Credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ECS4Kids is hiring a Manager of Center Operations to oversee Head Start and Early Head Start centers in Florida. You will plan, supervise daily operations, and evaluate centers to ensure compliance with Head Start standards and ECS policies.

Leadership duties include recruiting and training Center Managers, coordinating staff development, and maintaining program quality in alignment with regulatory requirements and community needs.