Program Director Education Manager

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

Program Director/Education Manager

This is a salaried position at $1,400.00 per week.

We are actively seeking a qualified Program Director/Education Manager who will oversee the daily operations and administration of our Head Start program. The candidate will be experienced in the field of Early Childhood Development and general management. The responsibilities include supervising recruitment of Head Start staff, Head Start property maintenance, marketing and communication, financial management, and communication with stakeholders. The Program Director/Education Manager must be committed to improving teaching practices through collaboration with teachers, other managers and staff, community members, and students. An ideal manager candidate should be able to use new and existing resources to ensure Head Start student needs are met, and educational goals are achieved.

As a general requirement:

• Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development (CD) or an equivalent (BA plus 18 ECE or CD credits) and experience in supervision of staff, fiscal management, and administration.
• Applicant must meet state licensing requirements ore be able to do so within 30 days of hire.

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees).
• $30.00 per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full time employees).
• $15.95 per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full time employees).
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Spring Break and Winter Break.
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs..
• Tuition assistance to meet job requirements.
• Paid trainings.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount benefit program (LifeMart).
• $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees).
• Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel.

CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.