Assistant Director for Curriculum and Instruction- Head Start

Job Title

Assistant Director for Curriculum and Instruction

Job

Reports To:

Director of Early Childhood

Location:

Proegler Early Childhood Education Program

Position Type:
Early Childhood/Preschool Program – Assistant Director

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule:

8 Hour Day

Salary: $71,263.77 with IMRF

Date Available:

07/01/2026

• Baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education
• Baccalaureate or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children
• Master's degree with Administrative Certificate

Hire, supervise, and evaluate instructional and education support personnel. Monitor all educational activities.

Perform all duties of an instructional leader related to curriculum, assessment, instructional strategies, and supervision.

Implement the Head Start Performance Standards that relate to Program Operations:

• Subpart B – Program Structure
• Subpart C – Education and Child Development Program Services
• Subpart D – Health Program Services
• Subpart E – Family and Community Engagement Program Services
• Subpart F – Additional Services for Children with Disabilities
• Subpart G – Transition Services
• Subpart I – Human Resources
• Subpart J – Program Management and Quality Improvement

Administration and Management

• Maintain a strong understanding of the Head Start Performance Standards and Preschool for All / Preschool for All Expansion Implementation Manual.
• Carry out tasks, policies, and activities designed to meet educational and performance objectives.
• Annually review and update the Work Plans in conjunction with the management team, staff, and Policy Council.
• Participate fully in leadership meetings.
• Participate in the annual self-assessment and triennial federal reviews and complete all areas of responsibility.
• Design and implement educational pre-service and in-service activities.
• Plan and facilitate SLT, ILT, and Staff meetings in conjunction with other program administrators.
• Assist in the development of annual Training and Technical Assistance plan based on self assessment and community assessment findings.
• Maintain professional working relationships with district administrators and employees in all districts where Head Start and PFA / PFA-E classrooms are located.
• Create staffing plans, PE / Fine Arts schedule, and break schedules.
• Coordinate with the Foster Grandparent Program to secure grandparents for classrooms.
• Participate in / lead all drills in conjunction with other administrators.
• Work closely with custodial staff and food service staff to coordinate daily operations.
• Approve and coordinate special events, including food, transportation, supplies, room schedules, payment/reimbursement, etc. in conjunction with other administrators and administrative assistants.
• Attend all Policy Council Meetings and present periodic reports.
• Establish a school climate that focuses on learning and student progress.
• Participate in IEP meetings, as needed.
• Participate in local, state, and regional Head Start meetings to stay abreast of Head Start initiatives.

• Interview applicants and make recommendations for hire.
• Supervise, monitor, and evaluate the work of all teachers, paraprofessionals, instructional coaches, mental health specialists, and all education support staff (fine arts, PE, floating subs, and interventionists).
• Provide direction to the Instructional Coaches by assigning tasks, monitoring their work, and through regular meetings.
• Provide direction to the Mental Health Specialists by assigning tasks, monitoring their work, and through regular meetings.
• Provide direction to the Interventionists by assigning tasks, monitoring their work, and through regular meetings.
• Administer disciplinary action according to the established policies, when necessary.
• Receive all absence call ins and arrange and assign substitute coverage daily.
• Provide all education staff with necessary instructional and/or behavior support.
• Approve field trips and special activity requests.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback and recommendations (including walk-throughs and CLASS observations).
• Supervise all…