Head Start Executive Director: Visionary Leader

Cen-Tex Family Services Inc; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Cen-Tex Family Services Inc. in Texas seeks an Executive Director to provide visionary leadership for the Head Start and Early Head Start programs, guiding strategy, compliance, and service quality.

You will oversee operations, lead a diverse team, manage budgets, secure funding, and collaborate with the Board and community partners to sustain high-impact early childhood education and family services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Master’s degree preferred for senior leadership.
• Experience leading Head Start or early childhood programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
• Lead program operations, compliance, and quality assurance across services.
• Oversee budgeting, fundraising, and grant management to sustain the program.
• Report to the Board and engage with community partners.

Skills

Leadership

Nonprofit management

Grant writing

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Grant management software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Cen-Tex Family Services Inc. in Texas seeks an Executive Director to provide visionary leadership for the Head Start and Early Head Start programs, guiding strategy, compliance, and service quality.

You will oversee operations, lead a diverse team, manage budgets, secure funding, and collaborate with the Board and community partners to sustain high-impact early childhood education and family services.