Program Director Of Parentchild+

The Guatemalan Maya Center; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Guatemalan Maya Center is seeking an energetic Program Director to lead the ParentChild+ initiative, an early childhood development program. You will oversee program development, staff supervision, and community engagement to strengthen parent-child relationships and educational outcomes in underserved communities.

This role involves ensuring adherence to Florida laws, producing monthly reports for funding agencies, and coordinating with local partners to plan services for families involved

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Psychology, Sociology, or Early Childhood Education preferred).
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with children/families.
• Considerable knowledge and understanding of Childhood Development.
• Bilingual required (English-Spanish), trilingual preferred (in any Mayan language).

Responsibilities

• Supervise ParentChild+ home visiting staff and evaluate staff performance.
• Oversee evaluation and reporting for the ParentChild+ program.
• Plan and monitor the operation of the model and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with partners to achieve sentinel outcomes and plan services.
• Provide training and education for program staff.
• Represent the program at local, regional, and national meetings.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Mayan language knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Sociology/Early Childhood Education

Job description

Organization

The Guatemalan Maya Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting immigrant families and individuals navigating new social, cultural, and legal systems. We serve as a bridge for those seeking safety, stability, and connection in a new country, providing critical services such as family reunification, education, and family assistance services.

Overview

We are seeking an energetic and experienced Program Director to lead the ParentChild+ initiative—a dynamic early childhood development program designed to strengthen parent-child relationships and improve educational outcomes for underserved communities. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for social services, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to empowering families through innovative program management. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on vulnerable populations while overseeing program development, staff supervision, and community engagement.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for the supervision of the home visiting program ParentChild+ staff.
• Supervises and evaluates Early Learning Specialists through home visit records, audio/video recordings, weekly staff meetings, personal conferences, and in-person observations of home visits.
• Responsible for the evaluation component of the ParentChild+ home visiting program.
• Plan and monitor the operation of the evidence-based model for the ParentChild+ program.
• Maintain current standards and protocols that are up to date with all laws and regulations in the state of Florida and make certain that all program operations are within the scope of those laws.
• Assess program data and develop reports regarding the ParentChild+ model implementation and service delivery.
• Collaborate and coordinate to achieve the sentinel outcomes established by the Children Services Council of Palm Beach County. By working and establishing partnership with all the programs within the Healthy Beginning System and/or programs available in the community to plan services, identify and resolve problems, and make referrals for ParentChild+ clients.
• Provide training and education for ParentChild+ program staff.
• Represent the Guatemalan Maya Center ParentChild+ program at local, regional and national meetings as needed.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports to the funding agencies. Monitor compliance of the contract and make sure that the goals of the programs are met.
• Conduct and participate in outreach activities to engage families in the Healthy Beginning System as feasible.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree (Psychology, Sociology, or Early Childhood Education preferred)
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with children/families
• Considerable knowledge and understanding of Childhood Development
• Bilingual required (English-Spanish), trilingual preferred (in any Mayan language)

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person