Center Director 1
The Center Director at Orange County Head Start is a leadership role responsible for the overall operation and management of an early childhood education center. This position ensures a high-quality learning environment for young children and families while adhering to Head Start performance standards and state licensing requirements.
Company Overview
We believe every child deserves an opportunity to succeed. Orange County Head Start, Inc. is a nonprofit organization laser focused on breaking down walls of educational and other injustices that exist for children and families in poverty in contrast to their peers. We break down these walls by providing windows of opportunity using the Head Start and Early Head Start models. In order to meet the objectives of our mission, we are looking for people who share our purpose and mission to help children and families who are at a disadvantage.As a Center Director, the candidate will be accountable for the organization and management of an entire center. Key responsibilities include:
- Supervise, organize, and plan staff, child and parent activities;
- Observe and monitor classrooms for compliance and prepare related paperwork and reports;
- Implement programs that will maintain compliance with federal and state regulations and Agency Policies;
- Train staff on developmentally appropriate practices and agency policies and procedures;
- Counsel staff and parents regarding difficult experiences;
- Act as conciliator for case conferencing to all families;
- Communicate with community, school districts, and other agencies;
- Coordinate parent meetings and parent trainings;
- Act as liaison between staff and parents;
- Maintain budget within accepted limits;
- Track purchasing and all other spending.
Education requirements:
The minimum requirements are a BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or related field and at least a Child Development Site Supervisor permit, plus 3 infant/toddler units .Experience:
A minimum of four years teaching experience in an Early Childhood, preferably a Head Start Program and two years of experience supervising teaching staff. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese preferred.We offer $75,338.00 - $81,890.00 annually plus excellent benefits and the opportunity to serve young children and their families in Orange County. OCHS is an equal opportunity employer.
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