Program Coordinator - Head Start

Durango 4C Council (Tri-County Head Start); Pagosa Springs (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid professional development

Job summary

Durango 4C Council/Tri-County Head Start is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Pagosa Springs Head Start center. The role supports overall center operations, assists with enrollment, documentation, and coordination with staff and central offices.

It also serves as backup Center Director when needed. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, approachable, and capable of juggling multiple priorities in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Colorado Large Child Care Center Director qualification required or willing to obtain.
• Family Services Credential required or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support enrollment and family services activities.
• Maintain required center records and documentation.
• Track health and other compliance-related information.
• Help families connect with community resources.
• Provide clerical and general office support.
• Coordinate with classroom staff, the Center Director, and Central Office departments.
• Help ensure center documentation meets Head Start and licensing requirements.
• Serve as backup Center Director when the Center Director is unavailable.

Skills

Organized

Detail‑Oriented

People‑oriented

Communication

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Colorado Large Child Care Center Director qualification

Family Services Credential

Job description

Program Coordinator

Every day, you have the power to make a difference and shape the future.

We are looking for an organized, dedicated, and people-focused Program Coordinator to help keep our Pagosa Springs Head Start center running smoothly while creating a welcoming and supportive environment for children, families, and staff.

If you enjoy bringing people together, solving problems, keeping things organized, and contributing to work that matters, we’d love to have you join our team. Bring your passion, and let’s make a lasting impact together!

About the Position

Full-Time | Part-Year | 40 Hours per Week | August–May, 44 Weeks

The Program Coordinator supports overall center operations and serves as the Assistant Center Director. This position is a central point of contact for center documentation and helps ensure required paperwork, records, and processes are completed accurately and on time.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting enrollment and family services activities
• Maintaining required center records and documentation
• Tracking health and other compliance-related information
• Helping families connect with community resources
• Providing clerical and general office support
• Coordinating with classroom staff, the Center Director, and Central Office departments
• Helping ensure center documentation meets Head Start and licensing requirements
• Serving as backup Center Director when the Center Director is unavailable

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is organized, detail‑oriented, approachable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a busy environment. You’ll do well in this role if you enjoy working with both people and paperwork, communicate clearly, take initiative, and can shift between independent projects and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field with relevant experience and specialized training in education; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must hold or be willing to obtain a Colorado Large Child Care Center Director qualification
• Must be willing to obtain a Family Services Credential

Compensation

$20.93–$28.07 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Why Work at Tri-County Head Start?

Our employees make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families while building rewarding careers in early childhood education and family services.

Eligible employees enjoy:

• Work-life balance – More than four weeks of paid time off, including holiday breaks and personal days, plus paid sick leave according to policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Paid professional development and training
• Supportive team environment where communication, collaboration, and shared success are valued
• Opportunities to grow professionally while serving your community

Durango 4C Council/Tri-County Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.