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Oregon Child Development Coalition · 21 hours ago

Program Director

Madras, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

4+ years exp

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is a nonprofit organization focused on providing early childhood education programs. The Program Director will oversee program operations at the county level, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering community partnerships to enhance services for children and families.

EducationEventsHealth CareMental HealthNon Profit

Hiring Manager

Darla Reynolds

Responsibilities

Develop and implement local work plans, systems, and procedures to meet Head Start Performance Standards

Conduct community assessments and collect data for the Program Information Report (PIR)

Monitor program quality and address areas for improvement in collaboration with specialists

Represent OCDC in community meetings and events

Build and maintain relationships with local schools and organizations to support smooth transitions for children and families

Seek funding, services, training, and volunteers to enhance program resources

Supervise and guide the county management team

Oversee the recruitment, selection, training, and development of staff

Foster a cohesive and supportive team environment through effective communication and conflict resolution

Develop and manage the county’s budget in collaboration with fiscal staff

Monitor expenses, approve expenditures, and ensure compliance with agency guidelines

Oversee in-kind contributions and reporting

Facilitate parent committee activities and provide training to support parent participation

Ensure parents are involved in decision-making, including staff hiring processes

Address and resolve parent concerns in line with agency policies

Ensure facilities meet health, safety, and regulatory standards

Collaborate on new facility development and maintenance needs

Implement safety programs and emergency preparedness measures

Qualification

Early Childhood EducationSupervisory ExperienceBudget ManagementCommunity PartnershipsBilingual (Spanish/English)First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationConflict Resolution

Required

Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, business, or strongly related field preferred, with a minimum four years supervisory/management experience preferably in a Head Start program, non-profit organization, or child care center management, with experience administering and controlling budgets

AA/AS degree in ECE with a minimum of six years experience working in a closely related field such as a child care center or Head Start program in a supervisory capacity, with strong administrative experience and obtain level four of professional registry within six months

Must be registered with Oregon's Central Background Registry

Ability to travel extensively and pass a physical examination (including TB test)

Current First Aid and CPR certification (including infant CPR)