Director of Early Head Start Programs (Hidalgo)

AVANCE Inc•Alamo, TX

About The Position

The Director of Early Head Start Programs provides strategic and operational leadership for Early Head Start home-based and family childcare partnership services. This role ensures full implementation of Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), AVANCE policies, and high-quality, comprehensive services for children and families.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field.
3+ years of supervision, management, or coaching.
3+ years teaching or managing in an early childhood setting
Ability to travel to various sites: Dependable transportation is required daily with a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record (subject to annual MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) check and policy), current auto liability insurance and be bondable by AVANCE, Inc.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in early childhood education or related field.
Infant/toddler experience or training
Bilingual (Spanish and English)
Experience with community partnerships
Experience with fiscal management or budgeting
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Knowledge of family childcare and infant/toddler licensing requirements

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all HSPPS and delivery of comprehensive services (education, health, mental health, family engagement, disabilities).
Supervise PFCE, Health, and Education Coordinators to ensure coordinated services.
Provide coaching, supervision, and professional development to staff and childcare partners.
Ensure curriculum implementation with fidelity and alignment to school readiness goals.
Oversee child assessment systems, data accuracy, and data use for individualization and continuous improvement.
Monitor program performance, ensuring quality and compliance.
Directly supervise assigned coordinators and staff; complete all HR-related responsibilities.
Provide clear expectations, timely feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations.
Manage staffing needs, workloads, and priorities.
Support hiring, onboarding, and training; address performance issues fairly and consistently.
Serve as the education lead for Home-Based and Child Care Partnership programs.
Oversee implementation of curriculum, assessments, and education-related policies.
Ensure timely screenings, assessments, and progress monitoring.
Use child outcomes data to guide instructional practices and improvement.
Provide observations, feedback, and coaching; support professional development.
Participate in home visits, meetings, and community activities as needed.
Model strong family engagement practices.
Collaborate with PFCE Coordinator to ensure effective family services and monitoring.
Lead regular team meetings to ensure coordinated, consistent services.
Ensure families receive timely communication and updates.
Coordinate with staff and partners to address health, mental health, nutrition, and disability needs.
Maintain knowledge of community resources and represent the program at required meetings and events.
Ensure accurate and compliant documentation across all required systems.
Oversee child and family records, enrollment, assessments, and data entry.
Ensure accurate documentation for in-kind, purchasing, inventory, and timekeeping.
Review data to identify concerns and ensure follow-up.
Monitor child outcomes to support developmental progress.
Participate in annual self-assessment and continuous improvement activities.
Ensure implementation of required monitoring systems, including health, safety, and licensing.
Serve on the AVANCE leadership team; participate in planning and retreats.
Support program planning, goal setting, and review of integrated service plans.
Promote collaboration, communication, accountability, and alignment.
Participate in Policy Council, parent committees, partner meetings, and board meetings, as appropriate.
Ensure staff and volunteers to uphold health, safety, confidentiality, and mandated reporting standards.
Ensure compliance with all operational, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure learning environments are safe, developmentally appropriate, and inclusive.
Monitor family childcare settings for health and safety compliance.
Oversee regular facility safety checks and ensure ADA/Section 504 accessibility.
Performs other duties as assigned