Northern Arizona Council of Governments · 2 months ago
Head Start Center Director I, Flagstaff
Flagstaff, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$27.55/hr - $27.55/hr
3+ years expNorthern Arizona Council of Governments is seeking a Head Start Center Director I to oversee the operations of the Head Start Center. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing community partnerships to support families and children.
GovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Supervises staff, including goal setting, identifying training needs, and conducting performance evaluations and personnel actions, to ensure compliance with licensing regulations, performance standards, state and federal regulations, and agency policies and procedures
Provides referrals for community support services to families and acts as a liaison between families and community partners to ensure the delivery of comprehensive, high quality services to children and their families
Develops, plans, implements, and schedules various types of meetings and events that provide appropriate and effective activities for children and families and promote family involvement
Participates in the selection process for new employees
Conducts recruitment and enrollment activities to ensure compliance with performance standards
Develops and maintains community partnerships that promote and support program goals and objectives
Prepares and maintains accurate, comprehensive records and reports as necessary for program compliance
Oversees building maintenance issues to ensure smooth center operation and promote a healthy and safe learning environment for children, families, and staff
Purchases classroom and office supplies to ensure effective and efficient program operations
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education/Management or Social Work
3 years' experience with preschool aged children including supervisory experience
Criminal Background Check
Fingerprint Clearance Card, Level I
Motor Vehicle Report (annually)
Food Manager Certification (within first 3 months of hire)
CPR/First Aid (within first 3 months of hire)
Early childhood development
Early childhood education
Head Start Performance Standards
Arizona Department of Childcare Licensure Standards
Critical thinking
Cultural competence
Communication (written and oral)
Community partnership/stakeholder development
Conflict resolution
Discretion
Management/leadership competence
Mentoring/training competence
Office competence
Organizational skills
Problem solving
Benefits
Agency paid health
Dental
Vision
Arizona State Retirement (ASRS)
Paid sick leave & holiday pay
Company
Northern Arizona Council of Governments
Northern Arizona Council of Governments is a nonprofit corporation representing local governments to provide a wide variety of services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.4MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2020-08-10Grant· $0.4M
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