Head Start/Early Head Start Director

Under general direction of the Executive Director, CEO, using complex analytical judgment, plans and implements all programmatic activities. To include monitoring of programmatic expenditures. Provides oversight of the Childcare Food Program.

• Establishes and maintains partnerships with funding sources, other state and local agencies, organizations, groups, etc. as they relate to programmatic activities.
• Assists in the preparation of Waccamaw EOC, Inc.’s strategic plan as it relates to Head Start and Early Head Start.
• Ensures that self-assessments and community assessments training are conducted annually.
• Plan and coordinate shared Governance training for Policy Council and Board of Directors as required.
• Administers and insures program compliance with approved agency by-laws, fiscal/personnel policies and procedures as well as any other administrative and/or funding source directives.
• Recommends and implements changes as needed in program direction, staffing pattern, administration procedures, etc. as they affect program performance.
• Works with Department Managers and communities to inform as well as secure in-kind services and donations each year in order to address federal match requirements.
• Coordinates all programmatic functions and maximize potential for positive public relations.
• Approves and monitors individual content area plans and activities.
• Prepares and submits for approval necessary programmatic reports, forms, etc. as required by Federal, state, and local regulations.
• Such other duties as are assigned within regulations.
• Assists with planning, directing, and implementing of pre- and in-service training
• Meets with the Finance Director on a regular basis or as needed to review and revise the budget as necessary in addition monitoring the budget as it relates to actual spending of Head Start funds.
• Assists in the hiring and firing of HS/EHS program staff.
• Provides Executive Director with updates on all changes in Federal Regulations relating to the Head Start Program and Early Head Start as they become available.
• Plan, coordinate, develop, and implement annual refunding application.
• Meets with Core staff regularly to discuss program progress/performance.
• Attends meetings, seminars, workshops, etc. as needed.
• Ensure the implementation of an Individualized Professional Development Plan for all Head Start and Early Head Start employees.
• Supervises subordinate staff in daily activities, conducts introductory and annual employee evaluations, setting annual goals, promotes appropriate employee development where possible, and administers necessary employee corrective action measures within scope of authority.
• Monitors programmatic activities to insure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007.

Qualifications

NECESSARY (Entry Requirement):

• Extensive knowledge (at least three years’ experience) in the principles and practices of management techniques
• Extensive knowledge (at least three years’ experience) in establishing and maintaining working relationship with other organizations, groups, etc. and/or in the concepts of making effectives contact with individuals, families, etc. for the purpose of data gathering, counseling, information sharing, etc.
• Able to attend overnight meetings.
• At least five (5) years experience supervising (directly or indirectly) a staff of fifty (50) or more para-professionals.
• Valid driver’s license and/or reliable means of transport to and from work.
• Ability to maintain, retrieve and review files both manually and electronically.
• Thorough knowledge (at least four years’ experience) in administration.
• Able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a SLED/FBI criminal background check, a central registry check, health screening to include T.B. Test, and drug screen.
• Extensive knowledge (at least three years’ experience) in the techniques and concepts of human relations.
• Thorough knowledge (at least four years’ experience) in fiscal management.
• Bachelors Degree in Business Education/Administration or related area with at least six (6) years’ experience directing a federal or state funded program;
• Thorough knowledge (at least four years’ experience) in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, in addition to the preparation of reports and/or narratives.

Desirable

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Early Childhood Education with extensive experience in supervising a staff or 100 or more, fiscal management, and administration.
• At least ten (10) years experience directing a Head Start program with a budget of over $3,000,000.00.
• Considerable knowledge (at least two years’ experience) of community action concepts.
• Considerable knowledge (at least two years’ experience) of government regulations and guidelines governing the operation of the Head Start and Early Head Start Program.
• Considerable knowledge and experience with grant development for new and related funding opportunities.