Site Manager

Job Details

Job Location:

Fairmont Head Start - Fairmont, MN 56031

Position Type:
Benefit Eligible (32 Hours +)

Salary Range: $22.14 - $23.03 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) is a nonprofit community action agency serving south-central Minnesota since 1965. We partner with individuals, families, and communities to promote economic stability and opportunity through housing, transportation, employment, education, and supportive services.

Service Area:
Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties

Our Core Values:

• Build Supportive Relationships – Strong partnerships uplift people and communities
• Empower People – Everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their goals
• Promote Dignity – We deliver equitable and respectful services
• Work Together – Collaboration strengthens outcomes

This position supports the overall mission of MVAC’s Head Start program by helping create high-quality, responsive, respectful, and safe work and learning environments. The role is responsible for overseeing assigned site operations, supporting staff, ensuring program compliance, and building positive professional relationships with families, community partners, coworkers, and supervisors.

• Manage overall operations of assigned Head Start sites to support safe, respectful, and high-quality learning environments.
• Provide regular supervision, coaching, and support to assigned site staff, including training, observations, and performance appraisals.
• Ensure assigned sites follow MVAC policies, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and Minnesota DCYF child care center statutes and rules.
• Support staff in integrating services and implementing program expectations consistently across assigned sites.
• Maintain professional working relationships with families, community partners, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Communicate staff expectations clearly and address concerns using effective organizational, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
• Complete required documentation, reports, and data entry accurately and within established timelines in accordance with program requirements and protocols.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance resources

Minnesota Valley Action Council, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MVAC is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, directives, and regulations and regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected status under applicable law.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. MVAC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for applying for this position, please email hr or call .

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in management and supervision.
• Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Minnesota child care licensing requirements preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support staff in integrating services within the program.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with families, staff, supervisors, and community partners.