Head Start Program Director & Education Leader

Community Development Institute Head Start; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 61,880 - 83,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health insurance from day one

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Job summary

Community Development Institute Head Start is seeking a qualified Program Director/Education Manager to oversee daily operations and administration of our Head Start program. The role emphasizes leadership in Early Childhood Education and collaboration with teachers, staff, and community partners.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in ECE or CD, have supervisory and fiscal management experience, and be prepared to meet licensing requirements within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD) or equivalent (BA plus 18 ECE or CD credits) with staff supervision and administration experience.
• Must meet state licensing requirements or be able to within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and administration of the Head Start program.
• Supervise recruitment of Head Start staff, property maintenance, marketing and communication, and financial management.
• Communicate with stakeholders and collaborate with teachers, managers and staff to improve teaching practices.
• Ensure educational goals are met and student needs are addressed through strategic resource use.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting / fiscal management

Education leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in ECE or CD

Job description

Community Development Institute Head Start is seeking a qualified Program Director/Education Manager to oversee daily operations and administration of our Head Start program. The role emphasizes leadership in Early Childhood Education and collaboration with teachers, staff, and community partners.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in ECE or CD, have supervisory and fiscal management experience, and be prepared to meet licensing requirements within 30 days of hire.