Satellite Assistant Head Start Director

Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Satellite Assistant Head Start Director supports the Satellite Head Start Director as a partner and problem-solver, working together to meet goals and strengthen program quality. This role fosters a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and respect, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment for children, families, and staff. The position leads with integrity, accountability, and high expectations, overseeing staff orientation, development, and evaluation while encouraging curiosity, open communication, and continuous learning. Ensures full compliance with Agency, State (DHS), and federal ACF Head Start Guidelines and Regulations. Designs and implements developmentally appropriate activities that meet the educational and emotional needs of enrolled children, while building strong connections with families and the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Six (6) years of paid experience specifically within a pre-school classroom setting.
• Proven experience in early childhood environments that align with state and funding source standards.
• Possess the skill to lead staff and perform high-level administrative duties.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultures and inclusive environments.
• Ability to maintain work environment standards and potentially utilize program-specific software.
• Must meet all state and funding source requirements, including mandatory fingerprinting and background checks.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma State driver’s license and consistent access to reliable transportation.
• No physical restrictions that would preclude actively working with and supervising pre-school-aged children.
• Ability to meet and maintain required work environment safety and health standards.

Nice To Haves

• Post-graduate courses in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Experience in supervision of a pre-school or day care facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the educational program by supervising teaching staff in planning, scheduling, and classroom activities.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, communicate effectively, and ensure respect always.
• Encourage staff to act as problem solvers and innovators who are adaptable and responsive to the needs of our students.
• Demonstrate curriculum expertise and train staff in screenings and assessments, encouraging questions, and excellence in teaching practices.
• Establish and maintain systems that ensure all content areas are coordinated and services are delivered effectively.
• Foster connections and offer support for all families, valuing all perspectives with no judgment.
• Provide training and technical assistance to parent groups, acting as allies and builders of community.
• Listen to and empower families, ensuring they feel welcome and heard as partners in their child’s development.
• Maintain accurate financial and program records with a steadfast commitment to honesty, accountability, and being responsible.
• Oversee inventory and supplies with consistency, ensuring high expectations are met in all service operations.
• Maintain all required files and policy manuals with integrity, ensuring documentation is fair and compliant.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all reports, exceeding expectations through reliability and execution of change when necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment that reflects respect for all individuals and pride in the learning space.
• Recruit and support volunteers, recognizing their contributions as vital builders of connections.
• Conduct staff meetings and trainings that emphasize fairness, consistency, and leadership development.
• Must be proficient in technology, both software and hardware. This includes utilizing ChildPlus, Microsoft 365, and Online LAP.
• Performs other Head Start/Early Head Start duties required to accomplish the Head Start/Early Head Start mission.
• This position requires frequent travel to off-site locations.

What This Job Offers

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