Head Start Center Director Job Lafayette area,Colorado USA,Education / Teaching

Head Start Center Director

Boulder County Community Services Department (CSD) is seeking to hire a Head Start Center Director. The Head Start Center Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Head Start early childhood education center and is required to be on-site each day. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and promotes a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children and families.

The Director leads, coaches, and supports a team of educators and staff, manages budgets and resources, coordinates with community partners, and ensures that all program goals related to child development, family engagement, and health services are met. Proficiency in technology and Microsoft platforms is essential for data management, communication, reporting, and administrative tasks.

Oversight and management of:
Cross Cutting Approaches - culture and language diversity, program professional development, and school readiness Education and Development - child screening and assessments, disability services, curriculum, learning environments, teaching practices, and transitions Family & Community – family engagement, community engagement, family support & wellbeing Health – mental health, oral health, physical health, nutrition, safety practices Program Management – recruitment, registration, facilities, fiscal management, human resources, organizational leadership, program planning, transportation Federal Administrative Procedures – federal monitoring, grant application, designation renewal system

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:15pm. This position will work out of Boulder County Head Start (BCHS) in Boulder and Lafayette, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $63,828.00 - $77,886.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

Phone Screening:
July 22nd
First Round Interviews:
July 27th
Reference Check:
July 29th
Start Date:

August 10th

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit student aid.gov for more information.

This position may receive paid breaks (summer/ fall/ winter/ spring) that closely align with the BVSD school district calendar.

Examples of Duties

Demonstrates sound ethical judgment and professional decision-making

Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with diverse audiences

Proficient in aggregating and analyzing data, and using data-driven insights to inform program planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives

Effectively utilizes agency resources, and state and federal guidelines to provide accurate information and support to staff and families

Capable of designing and delivering engaging training sessions and presentations to both large and small audiences

Collaborates effectively with community partners and possesses a strong understanding of local resources related to education and professional development

Works efficiently both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Monitor and supervise 2-4 classrooms to ensure effective curriculum implementation and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Head Start Act

Oversee implementation of Teaching Strategies GOLD child assessment system

Monitor and supervise teaching team's completion of anecdotal observations and Child Progress Checkpoints

Use reporting functions to support effective curriculum implementation by teaching teams

Monitor and ensure teaching staff maintain developmentally appropriate learning environments

Conduct classroom observations and use assessments (such as CLASS, ECERS, ELLCO) to enhance teaching practices and develop goals with and for teaching teams

Review and engage in weekly classroom lesson planning and observe teacher practices to support teaching teams in carrying out curriculum and applying developmentally appropriate and effective teaching practices. Coach and mentor on-site staff, as needed

Coordinate services for children with…