Center Director

Holy Cross Head Start is seeking a Center Director.

• Solely responsible for the management and supervision of six center-based staff, 40 children and day-to-day operations of two classrooms within a community building
• Maintain compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Office of Children and Family Child Care licensing requirements
• Work collaboratively with Holy Cross Management Team, community members, staff and parents
• Able to work diplomatically while making hard decisions that benefit the agency
• Recruit, hire and train center staff as well as mentor, observe and coach teaching teams
• Possess dynamic leadership qualities, effective people management skills and professional maturity
• Able to present to small and large groups
• Accountable for the recruitment and enrollment of children throughout the center, including case management responsibilities
• Maintain confidentiality

• Master’s degree preferred or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Human Service field. Early Childhood Certification and a minimum 2 years teaching required.
• 1 year supervisory and administrative/management experience required, preferably in a child development center.

• $50,000-$54,000 depending on experience, full time with benefits