Head Start Director

About the role

Lead a mission-driven program that makes a lasting difference for children and families across North Idaho. As NIC's Head Start Director, this position provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for a comprehensive early childhood program while ensuring services meet the needs of children, families, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, federal regulations, and college policies
• Guide program leaders through mentoring, professional development, and performance management
• Oversee program operations, financial performance, facilities, and outcomes
• Lead annual grant applications, five-year goals, community assessments, self-assessments, and corrective action efforts
• Work closely with the Policy Council and Board of Trustees, providing information and seeking appropriate approvals while ensuring accountability at all levels of the program
• Build partnerships with families, staff, community leaders, service providers, funding sources, and other stakeholders to strengthen services and advocate for program participants

Qualifications

Education:

• Level I: Bachelor's degree in educational administration, business administration, early childhood education, early childhood special education, adult education, health services, social work, or organizational management
• Level II: Master's degree in educational administration, business administration, early childhood education, early childhood special education, adult education, health services, social work, or organizational management

Experience:

• Minimum three years of progressively responsible supervisory/management positions including experience working with boards and advisory committees
• Experience planning, developing, and conducting professional development
• Experience in strategic planning and project management

Required License and/or Certifications:

• Register with Idaho STARS and participate in the professional development system
• Meet all training and certification requirements for child care licensing and Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Pass an enhanced background check including fingerprinting, as required by Head Start Program Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing requirements, prior to first day of work

Pay

• Level 1 – $74,586
• Level 2 – $85,849

Schedule

Full-time 94% FTE, July through June

Benefits

• Retirement
• 7 personal days per year
• 11 sick days per year
• 9 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance

Work Site Location: Head Start – Coeur d'Alene

Application materials include: resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts

Applications ONLY accepted through the North Idaho College Website.