Head Start Director

Butte Head Start; Butte (MT); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Health insurance

PERS

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Action Inc. seeks an exceptional Head Start Director to lead its Head Start program in Southwest Montana.

The role drives educational quality, health, nutrition, and family engagement while shaping the futures of children and families in the community. You will supervise a multidisciplinary team, ensure Head Start standards compliance, oversee operations, and collaborate with the Policy Council and community partners to deliver high-quality services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Human Services, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Experience supervising staff and managing budgets per Head Start standards.
• Ability to lead and develop a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret Head Start regulations and organizational policies.

Responsabilités

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of ~40 staff with a culture of trust, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and grant requirements.
• Oversee all program operations: education, health, nutrition, transportation, family engagement, enrollment, and special services.
• Develop and manage program budgets in collaboration with the Fiscal Department.
• Build partnerships with families, community organizations, and local agencies.
• Coach and develop managers and staff; foster professional growth and service quality.
• Collaborate with Policy Council and executive partners.
• Ensure safe, welcoming facilities and learning environments.

Connaissances

Staff supervision

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office

Formation

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Description du poste

Description

Action Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating pathways to economic stability throughout Southwest Montana

Head Start Director

Full-Time | Exempt Competitive Salary | DOE

Help Children Thrive! Lead a Team That Changes Lives!

Action Inc. is seeking an exceptional educator to lead its Head Start Program, where every child is given the opportunity to begin school healthy, confident, and ready to succeed. Through strong partnerships with families, the program provides high-quality early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services that help create brighter futures for children in our community. The Head Start Director guides a dedicated team committed to giving children the strongest possible start in life, making this more than a leadership role; it is an opportunity to shape the future of children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of approximately 40 staff, creating a culture built on trust, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the Head Start program remains fully compliant with all federal Head Start Performance Standards and grant requirements.
• Oversee all aspects of program operations, including education, health, nutrition, transportation, family engagement, enrollment, and special services.
• Develop and manage program budgets in collaboration with the Fiscal Department while ensuring responsible stewardship of public funds.
• Build strong partnerships with families, community organizations, and local agencies to strengthen services for children.
• Support, coach, and develop managers and staff while fostering professional growth and high-quality service delivery.
• Collaborate with the Policy Council, Executive Leadership Team and community partners.
• Ensure safe, welcoming, and well-maintained facilities that provide an exceptional learning environment for children.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Human Services, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

• Experience in staff supervision, non-profit budget management, and program administration, consistent with the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships with staff, families, Policy Council, governing bodies, and community partners.
• Ability to interpret and implement federal regulations, Head Start Performance Standards, and organizational policies.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality, early childhood services.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic data management systems.
• Valid Montana driver's license with an insurable driving record.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Montana Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Professional development and leadership training.

Open until filled.

Action Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.