Director, Head Start & Early Learn Prog

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to ensure that Community Action Pioneer Valley's Head Start & Early Learning Program provide high quality care, are administered in an appropriate and effective manner, and are compliant with all regulations and requirements. Work with parents, staff and the community through various committees and forums to design and deliver a cost-effective, high-quality program that best meets the needs of our participants and the community. Provide leadership in the areas of program development, internal and external collaboration, budget development and monitoring, continuous quality management, program support, and supervision of key HS & ELP managers/directors and administrative assistant. Support cross department collaboration, service integration, and organizational impact through the role of the agency leadership team.

Requirements

• Communications: verbal, written, in-person, and phone
• Build and maintain effective teams internally and collaborations externally
• Conflict resolution, problem-solving, establishing priorities, navigating change
• Judgment and decision-making
• Commitment to quality services for young children and their families
• Promote equity by deconstructing barriers to a racially just system
• Cultivate work environments that value truth-telling, courage, vulnerability, space to think and reflect, community-mindedness, hope, and openness to difficult conversations

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Early education and/or human services program management experience
• Leadership, grant writing, and budget development/management experience
• Knowledge of Department of Early Education and Care licensing regulations, Department of Children and Families program requirements, Head Start Performance Standards, State And Federal Contract Requirements, And All Other relevant program administrative requirements
• Experience working with marginalized communities and individuals with low incomes
• Experience with data management, data capture, tracking methods and analysis for outcome measurements
• Adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate close attention to details
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Suite and Databases)

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills

• Bachelor's Degree is required
• 8 years' work experience in early education with leadership, budget, administrative, program management, and supervisory responsibilities