Head Start Center Director

Boulder County

432d • $60,756 - $74,136

About The Position

The Head Start Center Director is responsible for promoting school readiness among children in Boulder County's Head Start program. This role involves providing high-quality technical assistance, mentoring, coaching, and training to education staff. The Center Director supervises classroom staff, collaborates with various teams, and ensures compliance with program standards and regulations. This is a full-time position with a schedule primarily from Monday to Friday, with some evenings and weekends required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, special education, family studies, or a related field.
• At least three years of professional lead teaching experience in a preschool setting.
• Two years of supervisory experience in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification and Medication Administration.
• Current Directors License from the State of Colorado.
• Current MyTeaching Strategies Inner-Rater Reliability for Preschool.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Preschool CLASS Observer certification, or attainment in the first year of position.
• Previous Head Start experience.
• Access to reliable transportation for business use.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and services to classroom staff, including curriculum development and implementation.
• Supervise all site staff, including Kitchen Aides.
• Co-create goals for all direct reports and schedule monthly check-ins on these goals and classroom operations.
• Conduct yearly performance evaluations for all direct reports.
• Collaborate with the Integrated Services team to ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Ensure strong communication throughout the program and site location.
• Ensure site compliance with all CDHS Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations.

Benefits

• Caregiver leave
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid holidays
• Access to LifeMart discount hub
• Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
• County-paid tuition assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
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• Education Level: Bachelor's degree