Center Director; Head Start Job Douglas area,Georgia USA,Management

Position: Center Director (Head Start)

This range is provided by Telamon Corporation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

The Center Director provides leadership through the oversight of day‑to‑day operations of the Head Start Center(s) including maintenance of administrative records, enrollment and waiting lists, licensing, and maintenance of a facility. Recruits, trains, and supervises personnel.

Responsibilities

Maintains records to ensure the Head Start Program is compliant with regulations, licensing requirements, and safety standards.

Protects the safety of children by ensuring the implementation of active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.

Works in coordination with a multi‑disciplinary team to ensure the needs of children, families, and staff are met. Facilitates coordination of program operations within the center.

Manages allotted budgets, secures materials and supplies, and authorizes purchases; reviews and analyzes budget information, investigates variances, and suggests program changes if needed.

In coordination with Education Specialists, ensures staff scheduling complies with program requirements and the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Develops partnerships with community service providers to enhance local delivery of comprehensive services to children and families.

Provides information and education to the community about the program. This can be done in‑person, by telephone, or a group presentation format.

Monitors all areas of program services within assigned location(s). Provides guidance and technical advice to assigned staff.

Interacts with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, child progress, program policies, and students' behavioral or learning challenges via home visits and in‑center meetings. Participates in case‑management meetings and solution creation.

Organizes and provides training to staff, parents, and volunteers. Develops and documents progress on a professional development plan for self and assigned staff. Facilitates and engages in professional development activities to increase qualifications in accordance with the Corporation’s Core Values.

Creates and submits required reports. Composes and proofreads correspondence and reports.

Creates ways to engage parents in the education of their children, including encouraging classroom involvement and home activities.

Supervises the transportation activities. May serve as back‑up bus driver where required.

Coordinates all facility issues, including inspections, maintenance, and cleaning.

Ensures the mobilization and documentation of matching/in‑kind funds.

Plans and participates in meetings, including but not limited to staff and parent meetings and safety meetings.

Submits information for the USDA Food reimbursement program.

May fill in for Center staff to maintain the proper ratio.

Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position directly supervises others, including participation in the recruitment/selection process for new hires, employee training, onboarding, performance coaching/evaluation, compensation administration, delegation of duties, and conflict resolution. Promotes an environment of teamwork and cooperation and is accessible to employees.

Role Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Science, Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling, Administration, or a related field
* is required.
Must be able to obtain certification for CPR and First Aid after hire and recertify as required.
If the Center Director is designated as Program Director for childcare licensing purposes, the individual must meet the state’s licensing requirements.
Two years of management experience, including supervision.
Education management experience is preferable.
Must have own transportation, a valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance.

Skills and Abilities:

Microsoft Office products and online client management systems.
Bilingual ability is preferred.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Non‑profit Organizations

Location

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