Director, Head Start & Early Prog

Position

Director, Head Start and Early Learning Programs ($106,949 - $113,463)

(37.5 hrs/week) Northampton, MA
- Head Start & Early Learning Programs

Job Type
- Full-time

Supervisor:
Associate Director of Programs

Status:
Exempt

Travel:
Regular travel to multiple sites throughout Franklin and Hampshire Counties and the North Quabbin region, state‑wide meetings, and occasional out‑of‑state travel required.

Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to ensure that Community Action Pioneer Valley’s Head Start & Early Learning Program provides high quality care, is administered in an appropriate and effective manner, and is compliant with all regulations and requirements. Work with parents, staff and the community through various committees and forums to design and deliver a cost‑effective, high‑quality program that best meets the needs of our participants and the community.

Provide leadership in the areas of program development, internal and external collaboration, budget development and monitoring, continuous quality management, program support, and supervision of key HS & ELP managers/directors and administrative assistants. Support cross‑department collaboration, service integration, and organizational impact through the role of the agency leadership team.

• Communications: verbal, written, in-person, and phone.
• Build and maintain effective internal teams and external collaborations.
• Conflict resolution, problem solving, establishing priorities, navigating change, and judgment and decision‑making.
• Commitment to quality services for young children and their families.
• Promote equity by deconstructing barriers to a racially just system.
• Cultivate work environments that value truth‑telling, courage, vulnerability, space to think and reflect, community‑mindness, hope, and openness to difficult conversations.

• Early education and/or human services program management experience.
• Leadership, grant writing, and budget development/management experience.
• Knowledge of Department of Early Education and Care licensing regulations, Department of Children and Families program requirements, Head Start Performance Standards, State and Federal Contract Requirements, and other relevant program administrative requirements.
• Experience working with marginalized communities and individuals with low incomes.
• Experience with data management, data capture, tracking methods and analysis for outcome measurements.
• Adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate close attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Suite and databases).

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• 8 years of work experience in early education with leadership, budget, administrative, program management, and supervisory responsibilities.

SEE THE COMMUNITY ACTION PIONEER VALLEY WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION