What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Director position at PCCEO?
The Head Start Director is responsible for assuring all Head Start Performance Standards, program mandates and standards of excellence are met or exceeded on a daily basis. The HS Director leads an administrative team that develops the structure, systems and procedures to facilitate this objective. In addition to operating responsibility for fiscal, legal, and programmatic aspects of the program; this position also bears the responsibility of assuring the program is strategically positioned for the future.
RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS:
- BA/BS or MA/MS degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Management, Child Development, Social Welfare, Public Administration, Human Resources, Child Care Administration, or one of the Social Sciences;
- Five (5) years’ experience in proven progressive management, business management, corporate, human service and/or Head Start management/leadership experience;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Must be a team leader/builder;
- Prior grant preparation experience;
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft WORD and EXCEL
- Must be a critical thinker;
- Experience in program planning, asset management, budget preparation and management, operations and evaluation and use
- of management information systems;
- Understanding of Head Start philosophy and the ability to implement its principle of shared authority and decision making.
By mail: 711 W. McBean Street, Peoria, IL 61605
By applying on really.com
PCCEO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Peoria, IL 61603: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person