Program Manager-Center Based

Tri--county-Child-and-Famil; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring Bonus

401K

Paid Time Off

Student Loan Forgiveness Qualifying

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tri-County Child and Family seeks a Program Manager-Center Based to provide leadership for Head Start and Early Head Start centers in Waterloo, IA. The role includes supervising staff, ensuring high-quality services, and maintaining compliance with program standards.

Bachelor's degree and prior management in early childhood are required, along with a valid Iowa driver’s license. The position emphasizes coaching, performance monitoring, and collaboration with families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably related to supervise discipline.
• Management and supervisory experience in early childhood preferred.
• Head Start/Early Head Start experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership, supervision, accountability, and operational oversight for assigned center-based locations.
• Ensure high-quality services to children and families and effective staff performance.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and agency policies; coach and develop staff.
• Address concerns promptly, monitor performance, and escalate when needed

Skills

Management

Supervisory experience

Head Start experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Program Manager-Center Based

FY 40 HR MANAGER Management MAYWOOD, Waterloo, IA, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1089

Salary Range: $52,000.00 To $58,000.00 Annually

Why Join Us?

Impact: Play a pivotal role in closing the achievement gap for children in our community.

Culture: Work within a supportive, mission-driven environment that values professional growth.

• Salary Scale: $52,000-$58,000 (annual); 12 months
• Hiring Bonus
• 401K
• Paid Time Off- Start earning immediately
• Student Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer
• Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Program

Role Overview

Are you a passionate leader dedicated to early childhood excellence?

The Program Manager - Center-Based Program provides direct leadership, supervision, accountability, and operational oversight for assigned Early Head Start and/or Head Start center-based locations. The position ensures high-quality services to children and families, effective staff performance, and compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, applicable regulations, and agency policies and procedures.

The Program Manager is expected to actively manage assigned staff and center operations by addressing concerns promptly, coaching and developing employees, monitoring performance and compliance, resolving routine issues at the appropriate management level, and escalating matters when additional authority, resources, or guidance are required.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably related to one or more disciplines supervised. Early Childhood setting or program experience preferred.
• Management skills, supervisory experience, and/or Head Start/Early Head Start experience preferred
• Must obtain a valid Iowa Driver’s License, proof of insurance, and maintain it throughout the duration of employment.
• Must be cleared and allowed to work in a childcare setting by the Iowa Department of Human Services by completing a State of Iowa Criminal History Record Check and FBI National Fingerprint Record Check.

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