Head Start Director

Position: Head Start Director Job Classification:  Full Time/Full Year-Salaried Exempt

Reports To: KIRPC Governing Board Supervises: Head Start Management Staff

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Elementary Education with CDA or 12 credit hours of Early Childhood coursework from an accredited college.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in a Head Start program or minimum of five (5) years in a program directly related to child development.
• Must have at least 2 years experience in supervision of staff, fiscal management, and administration.  
• Must have an understanding of Early Childhood and what is considered Best Practices and developmentally appropriate activities for students 3-5 years old. 
• Experience working with community agencies preferred.
• Sensitive to the needs of low-income families and multicultural beliefs and practices. 
• Must travel throughout Newton, Jasper, and Pulaski County using a personal or agency vehicle with a valid Indiana driver’s license on file.  Professional development opportunities may require in and out of state additional travel.  
• Obtains an initial physical health examination, TB test, federal fingerprint criminal background check, and drug screen prior to hire.
• Obtains an annual TB screening.  

Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state and program level regulations and participates in ongoing professional development.

• Maintains consistent overview of the program to ensure that all services and systems are developed in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards & Indiana State Licensing requirements as well as acquires knowledge of KIRPC policies and procedures.
• Participates in professional development opportunities to enhance job skills. 
• Possesses and exhibits ability to apply principles of leadership and management in daily practice.
• Possesses & exhibits ability to exercise professional conduct in the workplace.
• Willingness to become CLASS certified and maintain observer reliability.  
• Sets professional development goals and actively work to achieve them.
• Has knowledge of technology related to job tasks such as internet, email, and Microsoft Suites and the ability to maintain records on a computerized database tracking system, as necessary.
• Exhibits ability to develop and maintain community partnerships.
• Creates & oversees a budget for Head Start services and the financial status of the program utilizing the budget and monthly financial reports.

This is a Full-Time Position, 35 Hours/Week.  KIRPC offers a comprehensive benefit package including: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. This position will also receive vacation, PTO, holiday, and bereavement pay as well as PERF.