Center Director

Job Details

Job Location:

ELGIN, TX 78621

Salary Range: $43,126.48 - $55,595.24 Salary/year

The Center Director is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and management of a Head Start and/or Early Head Start center in compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), federal, state, and local regulations, and organizational policies. The Center Director ensures high-quality early childhood education, family engagement, health, and social services while promoting school readiness and positive outcomes for children and families.

• Lead center operations in alignment with the Head Start Act and HSPPS
• Communicate program goals, expectations, and outcomes to staff and families
• Support school readiness goals across all program areas
• Serve as the primary decision-maker for center-level operations
• Lead change initiatives based on monitoring and assessment results

• Communicates a clear vision aligned with Head Start outcomes and values
• Leads with integrity, cultural responsiveness, and accountability
• Promotes equity, inclusion, and family-centered practices
• Makes informed decisions grounded in data and Head Start requirements

• Oversee implementation of approved Head Start curricula and assessments
• Conduct classroom observations and support instructional quality
• Ensure compliance with child screening, assessment, and IFSP/IEP requirements
• Collaborate with education specialists and coaches
• Support transitions to pre-kindergarten and other early learning programs

• Supports evidence-based curricula and teaching practices
• Monitors classroom quality and child outcomes
• Ensures compliance with education and assessment standards
• Promotes inclusive practices for children with disabilities
• Supports smooth transitions for children and families

• Ensure implementation of family engagement and family partnership processes
• Support family goal-setting and access to community resources
• Collaborate with Policy Council and parent leadership groups
• Build partnerships with schools, health providers, and social service agencies
• Address family concerns and complaints promptly

• Promotes family engagement and shared decision-making
• Communicates respectfully with diverse families
• Responds effectively to family concerns and needs
• Strengthens community partnerships
• Represents the program positively in the community

• Supervise education, family services, and support staff
• Ensure staff qualifications and credentials meet HSPPS requirements
• Conduct performance evaluations and reflective supervision
• Support professional development plans and coaching efforts
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios at all times

• Recruits and retains qualified Head Start staff
• Provides coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations
• Supports ongoing professional development
• Addresses performance concerns constructively
• Promotes staff wellness and collaboration

• Ensure compliance with HSPPS, licensing, and funder requirements
• Conduct internal monitoring and follow-up on corrective actions
• Oversee health, safety, and emergency preparedness practices
• Ensure timely reporting, documentation, and record maintenance
• Lead responses to monitoring reviews and audits

• Mantains strong knowledge of HSPPS and related regulations
• Conducts ongoing monitoring and corrective actions
• Promotes health, safety, and child protection
• Ensures accurate documentation and recordkeeping
• Responds promptly to incidents and findings

• Monitor center budgets and expenditures in coordination with fiscal staff
• Support enrollment, attendance, and recruitment efforts
• Ensure full enrollment and compliance with eligibility requirements
• Review financial and enrollment reports regularly
• Support audits and fiscal reviews

• Understands Head Start funding and fiscal requirements
• Monitors budgets and enrollment data
• Uses data to guide fiscal and operational decisions
• Ensures responsible stewardship of funds
• Identifies risks and resource needs

• Review child outcomes, CLASS, ERSEA, and program data
• Participate in program self-assessment and planning
• Implement quality improvement plans at the center level
• Monitor progress toward goals and outcomes
• Share data insights with staff and leadership

• Analyzes data from assessments, monitoring, and report
• Uses data to identify strengths and areas for…