Head Start Center Director @ First Start, Comanche County

Head Start Center Director

Retention compensation up to $1,000 available after completion of 30 days of continuous employment. Plus, the possibility to receive additional retention compensation this year. 

Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. is seeking a Head Start Center Director for its First Start Early Head Start location in Comanche County. Under the general supervision of the Area Supervisor, the Head Start Center Director has overall responsibility for classroom compliance regarding federal Head Start Performance Standards, state and local licensing standards, and the requirements of all content areas.  The Head Start Center Director is also responsible for the day-to-day operations and activities of his/her job site, and supervises Head Start Teachers and Support Staff. The Head Start Center Director is responsible for creating and managing an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for young children, incorporating developmentally appropriate learning activities which meet the needs of the group as well as those of individual children.

Here is your chance to make a difference in a child’s life, to help families, and to build relationships while working in a fun, challenging environment that fosters teamwork, encourages leadership, and inspires professional excellence.  

We offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans with some employer paid benefits

• Life insurance & long term disability insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Tuition assistance

• Paid holidays, sick, and vacation/school breaks

Education Experience License and Knowledge

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (preferred) or Associate’s degree in childhood development of Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with experience in teaching, program administration and evaluation preferred;
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in early childhood programs required.

License:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and maintain acceptable liability insurance

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of and ability to comply with Head Start Performance Standards;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal and analytical skills required;
• Must be knowledgeable in computers and other basic office equipment;
• Knowledge of community resources, methods and practices of health and safety precautions, providing age-appropriate education services and facilitating family involvement in program services.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements:

It is the policy of Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or handicap. Persons of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The conditions here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and tuberculosis test. An Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background check is required. Must be found to be free from any physical, mental or emotional conditions, determined by a qualified physician and/or psychologist, which with or without accommodation might affect the ability of the employee to perform essential job functions. The position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. Additionally, the position requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs.

This classification is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may be required to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by management. Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change classification duties and responsibilities as the need arises and consistent with the Head Start / Early Head Start Policies and Procedures Policy manual.

Salary : $33,009 - $43,971