Tribal Head Start Program Director

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska; Macy (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is seeking an executive leader to oversee the Head Start & Early Head Start program, directing planning, administration, budgets, and federal grant compliance. This role partners with tribal leadership, the governing body, Policy Council, schools, families, and community partners to meet program standards and goals.

You will supervise staff, ensure staff qualifications, training, data quality, and continuous quality improvement, and coordinate enrollment, curriculum,

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing complex programs, managing budgets, supervising staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership and ability to mentor multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Head Start Act, HSPPS, and federal grant requirements.
• Proven ability to develop strategic plans, set measurable goals, and drive quality improvement.
• Excellent written and oral communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate Head Start and Early Head Start planning, program design, implementation, and daily operations.
• Prepare, monitor, and revise program budgets; oversee expenditures and fiscal reporting.
• Prepare and submit grant applications, continuation and continuation requests, and required reports.
• Provide the governing body and Policy Council with timely program, financial, enrollment, and monitoring information.
• Supervise, coach, evaluate, and support coordinators, supervisors, and staff; establish performance expectations.
• Participate in recruitment, interviews, and personnel decisions in line with tribal policies.
• Ensure staff qualifications, background checks, professional development, and staff wellness.
• Develop and monitor program and school readiness goals using data to identify concerns and improvements.
• Oversee enrollment systems and efforts to reach families with greatest need.
• Ensure developmentally appropriate curriculum, screenings, assessments, and inclusive learning supports.
• Maintain safe facilities, equipment, and learning environments; ensure compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate transitions between Early Head Start, Head Start Preschool, and kindergarten; collaborate with community partners.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Grants management

Program administration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

CPR and First Aid certification

Nebraska driver's license

Job description

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is seeking an executive leader to oversee the Head Start & Early Head Start program, directing planning, administration, budgets, and federal grant compliance. This role partners with tribal leadership, the governing body, Policy Council, schools, families, and community partners to meet program standards and goals.

You will supervise staff, ensure staff qualifications, training, data quality, and continuous quality improvement, and coordinate enrollment, curriculum,