Lead Teacher/ Center Director

Manpower of Richmond • Winchester, IN

5d

About The Position

This position is responsible for the general and day-to-day operations of a Head Start/Early Head Start center or cluster of outlying centers. You will be responsible for providing coverage to multiple classrooms, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations; communicating with parents and the community; supervising and monitoring all staff assigned to the center(s). The Center Director may be reassigned to various centers as deemed necessary for program operations. As a front-line representative of Save the Children, Center Directors are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that he/she comes into contact with, adhering to the agency’s values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaborations, Creativity and Integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development or related field plus at least two (2) years of relevant experience
• Proven work experience in a position that directly relates to the implementation and monitoring of program operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of program planning and practices in infant/toddler and preschool center-based programs’ thorough knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and best practices related to early childhood education.
• Proven knowledge of general business practices including supervision, accounts payable, inventory control, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with individuals and teams at all levels, whether internal or external
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, children and parents, and outside agencies.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Demonstrated ability to successfully oversee and operate the day-to-day program in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Demonstrated successful time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English and other languages used by children and families).

Responsibilities

• general and day-to-day operations of a Head Start/Early Head Start center or cluster of outlying centers
• providing coverage to multiple classrooms
• ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations
• communicating with parents and the community
• supervising and monitoring all staff assigned to the center(s)
• ensure the safety and security of children and families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director