Director I, Head Start San Joaquin

Job Summary

Under direction of the Division Director, the Director I, plans, organizes, controls, and directs the operation, management and administration of the Head Start Program and oversees services provided by education partners and/or delegate agencies. In addition this position works directly with other early education partners, third party contractors, and community-based organizations; develops, monitors, implements and evaluates program policies and procedures; develops, administers and monitors program budgets; assures that Head Start/Early Head Start Program complies with and implements State, local and federal regulations.

Essential Functions

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work effectively with school districts, community organizations, government agencies, parents, students, and/or staff.
• Maintain confidentiality on issues concerning program and staff.
• Supervise and evaluate staff.
• Participate, coordinate, or conduct a variety of meetings, staff development, committees, trainings, workshops, and/or conferences in order to present material and information concerning department programs, services, operations, and activities.
• Represent SJCOE Head Start Program at local, regional, and state meetings, conferences, in-services, boards, councils, and events.
• Maintain current knowledge and interprets applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, State and Federal laws, codes, and regulations.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopts an effective course of action.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Prepare reports as needed for program.
• Maintain full knowledge of budgets and provides supervision of the fiscal functions.
• Assume management responsibility for all services and activities of the Head Start Program.
• Develop and maintain an effective working partnership with the Head Start Policy Council; work with the Superintendent and Policy Council to facilitate shared decision making.
• Oversee the development of the annual grant application for continued funding. Identify and secure supplemental grants, as appropriate; manage the development and administration of the program’s annual budgets.
• Serve as Liaison for the Head Start program with other County Office departments and outside agencies.
• Negotiate partnership agreements with community agencies for support and services to Head Start children, families, and programs.
• Coordinate with other staff in departments within SJCOE.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

Possess a Master’s Degree. Experience in managing an early childhood educational organization, agency, or business. Possess or be eligible to apply upon employment for a Child Development Permit at the Program Director level.

Please be advised that your application will be considered incomplete if a formal letter of introduction, resume and three letters of recommendation are not attached to your on-line application by the deadline date. If you need assistance attaching your documents please call (209) 468-4856.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $129,189.76 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $129,190