GLHS Associate Director
About The Position
The Greater Louisville Head Start (GLHS) Associate Director works collaboratively with the GLHS Director to foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high-quality service delivery across FCP’s Head Start program. The Associate Director plays a key role in ensuring the highest quality comprehensive educational and developmental services are provided to children and families in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, FCP/GLHS policies and procedures, and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES I. Program Management & Quality Leadership Develop, implement, and lead the ongoing monitoring and program-wide Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Systems to ensure continuous and comprehensive compliance with all Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), regulations, and FCP/GLHS policies. Direct immediate incident response and non-compliance reporting procedures, particularly concerning child health and safety. Lead root cause analysis and manage the development and execution of all Corrective Action Plans (CAPs). Oversee the maintenance of all program licensing requirements and compliance with state child care regulations, ensuring timely submission of documentation and follow-up on all licensing inspections. Conduct routine, comprehensive site visits to all GLHS centers to evaluate the effective implementation of program standards, policies, and quality systems. II. Data, Compliance & Risk Management Monitor the integrity and standardization of internal center data collection and documentation systems (e.g., child files, anecdotal reports, lesson plans, individualized development plans, CACFP, and child assessment outcomes). Serve as the primary operational partner to the GLHS Director in strategic risk analysis and mitigation (specifically in the areas of health, safety, and Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance - ERSEA), contributing to annual goal setting and the development of high-level action plans. III. Staff Oversight & Professional Development Oversee the standardized onboarding and compliance monitoring of all Content Area Managers and Center Directors, specifically ensuring adherence to Head Start staff qualification and training requirements. In collaboration with Content Area Managers, lead the planning and oversight of comprehensive, differentiated, and sequential professional development for all center-based staff. Perform other duties as assigned and delegated.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- At least three years’ experience in a Head Start teaching or leadership position required
- Demonstrated success in program management, including program operations, evaluation and assessment, and continuous improvement for educational programs.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred. Degree, concentration, or significant coursework in early childhood education, social work, human services, administration, or related field preferred.
- advanced knowledge of Head Start performance standards strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and lead the ongoing monitoring and program-wide Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Systems
- Direct immediate incident response and non-compliance reporting procedures, particularly concerning child health and safety.
- Lead root cause analysis and manage the development and execution of all Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).
- Oversee the maintenance of all program licensing requirements and compliance with state child care regulations
- Conduct routine, comprehensive site visits to all GLHS centers to evaluate the effective implementation of program standards, policies, and quality systems.
- Monitor the integrity and standardization of internal center data collection and documentation systems
- Serve as the primary operational partner to the GLHS Director in strategic risk analysis and mitigation
- Oversee the standardized onboarding and compliance monitoring of all Content Area Managers and Center Directors
- lead the planning and oversight of comprehensive, differentiated, and sequential professional development for all center-based staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned and delegated.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
