Head Start Programs Director: Lead Impact & Compliance

Innovative Network of Knowledge; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Network of Knowledge seeks a senior leader to oversee Head Start and related federal programs, ensuring fiduciary integrity and high-quality services. You will guide policy, budgets, and staffing to support child and family outcomes, while maintaining strong partnerships with the Board and federal agencies.

This role requires strategic thinking, compliance expertise, and effective communication to align mission with scalable program delivery and continuous improvement across all sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• CDA credential preferred; CLASS Reliability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of multi-state federal programs, ensuring fiduciary responsibilities and high-quality services.
• Maintain communication with Board of Directors, program staff, partners, and federal entities to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Submit applications, reports, and deliverables within required timeframes and standards.
• Oversee monitoring and continuous improvement to meet program goals, child safety, and compliance with licensing and fiscal standards.
• Serve as primary liaison with federal agencies, auditors, and oversight bodies.
• Support staff development, manage budgets and staffing for continuity of care, and supervise program operations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Administration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s preferred

CDA credential

CLASS Reliability

Job description

Innovative Network of Knowledge seeks a senior leader to oversee Head Start and related federal programs, ensuring fiduciary integrity and high-quality services. You will guide policy, budgets, and staffing to support child and family outcomes, while maintaining strong partnerships with the Board and federal agencies.

This role requires strategic thinking, compliance expertise, and effective communication to align mission with scalable program delivery and continuous improvement across all sites.