Head Start/Early Head Start Program Manager

Location: 15380 K Road, Mayetta, KS 66509  Supervisor: Director of Early Childhood Programs  Tier: 1 Department: Child Care

About the role

This position ensures that through a systematic outreach process, eligible children and families will be enrolled in the Early Head Start (EHS) Program and the Infant/Toddler Services program. The HS/EHS Manager will also oversee the Head Start transportation services. The EHS/HS Manager will provide support to the EHS program to ensure quality early childhood services including prenatal services to pregnant mothers. The EHS/HS Manager will oversee the Infant/Toddler grant services providing special needs resources and programming to eligible infants and toddlers and their families. The HS/EHS Manager will have cultural sensitivity to the surrounding tribal community. This position is a full-time grant funded position and is contingent upon renewal of the grant.

Responsibilities

• Ensure eligible children and families are enrolled in Early Head Start and Infant/Toddler Services through systematic outreach.
• Oversee Head Start transportation services.
• Support the EHS program to maintain quality early childhood services, including prenatal services for pregnant mothers.
• Manage Infant/Toddler grant services, providing special needs resources and programming to eligible infants, toddlers, and their families.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity to the surrounding tribal community.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license free of occupational restrictions; must be insurable with the Nation's insurance carrier.
• Two years of experience in Health and Safety and/or Head Start/EHS with supervisory experience.
• Willingness to obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire.
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Services, Human Services, or a related field.

Benefits

• Weekly pay periods
• Holiday pay
• Paid Birthday leave
• Weekly accruals for Vacation & Sick leave
• Administrative, Bereavement, and Educational Leave available
• Low‑Cost & Low‑Deductible Benefits Plans
• Generous 401(k) matching program

Pay

$68,152 – $81,782