Head Start Department Director

DAEOC•Sikeston, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation, a Missouri Community Action Agency, is seeking a Director of Children’s Services. The Director of Children’s Services will have the primary responsibility to provide leadership, management, coordination and implementation for Head Start Centers and Early Head Start Centers serving approximately 1,000 children and employing approximately 350 staff members. As a key member of the leadership team, the Director of Children’s Services will report to the President and Chief Executive Officer and assume a strategic role in the overall operations of a private, not-for-profit Community Action Agency serving a six county area in Southeast Missouri.

Requirements

BS in Administration, Social Work, or Education required
3+ years experience in grant funded program management
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communication and manage well at all levels of the organization
Ability to strategize and solve complex problems
Ability to work under pressure, plan workload effectively and delegate appropriately
Mission driven and effective working in a team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors multi-million-dollar budget report for program expenditures and makes recommendations for budget changes as necessary to approving authorities.
Implements monitoring process which will measure program effectiveness and goal achievements according to program regulations.
Coordinates with Policy Council in conducting Self-assessment of Head Start/Early Head Start Program and is responsible for implementing changes based on results of Self-Assessment.
Responsible for ensuring effective communication channels are open at all levels of program operations including funding source, Board, staff, parents and community.