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Child Start · 2 months ago

Head Start Program Director

Wichita, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Child Start, Inc. is seeking an experienced Head Start Program Director to lead their program serving children from birth to five years of age. The role involves strategic coordination and leadership across all service areas, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance with performance standards.

Child CareEducationNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinate across service areas (education, health, family services, data quality, training, enrollment, site operations) to ensure alignment, compliance, efficiency

Monitor data: enrollment, attendance, eligibility, performance standards, school readiness goals, outcomes. Use data to inform program improvement

Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations (Office of Head Start Performance Standards, licensing, contracts) and agency policies

Lead in the design, development, execution, evaluation, promotion and reporting aspects of the program's services to families, children, the community and other partners

Work with Finance & Accountability Director to establish the program's budgets, deploying resources to address needs and resolve issues

Maintain a clear understanding of program budget through monthly review; anticipate and adapt budget to meet developing needs; oversee approval of program expenses

Consistently reinforce staff and stakeholder commitment to achieving the full federal share required by Head Start

Regularly convey budget and program information and outcomes to the Head Start Staff, Board of Directors, Policy Council and Regional Office

Assist with budgeting/resource allocation for the program (or portions thereof) and tracking of key indicators

Responsible for identification, writing, reporting, and managing grants

Qualification

Head Start program knowledgeBudget managementEarly childhood educationData analysisLeadership experienceComputer literacyInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Public Administration, Social Work, or related field

Minimum of five years of experience in early childhood education programming, with at least two years in a supervisory or leadership role

Thorough understanding of the Head Start/Early Head Start program model; regulations and standards in early child development; teaching strategies; and the critical contributing components of a high quality-learning environment for infants and toddlers, as well as preschoolers

Experience in managing organizational change, program development and design, and budget management

Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics

Requires a high level of problem solving, organization skills, and must be a self-starter

Requires good interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills

Requires a high level of confidentiality and flexibility

Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills

Highly computer literate with proficiency in MS Office and related business and communication tools

Makes timely and appropriate management decisions

Develops and implement procedures and controls to promote communication and effective information flow within the organization, enabling program goals to be achieved efficiently

Ensures all program activities are carried out in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws pertaining to programmatic operations

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process

Must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS