HS Assistant Director – Carlsbad NM

SNMCAC is a private non-profit organization, that has served at-risk and impoverished children, individuals (including senior citizens), and families since 1965 through multiple state and federal funding streams. Since its inception 60 years ago, the organization has grown significantly and now provides a myriad of programs across five counties. Early Childhood services, including health, oral health, mental health and disabilities services are provided to children ages three-five in Eddy and Chaves counties, which positively impacts their growth, development, and progress toward school readiness.

Summary Description

The Assistant Head Start Director acts as Interim Head Start Director in her/his absence. The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Director in providing strategic leadership and direction for children and families, throughout the service area. S/he will assist the Director, in partnership with the Head Start Leadership team, in setting goals and overseeing the direction of the program. Works collaboratively with all program staff including functional and content area staff: Center Managers, Education, Special Services, Family & Community Engagement, Health and Nutrition, as well as all other agency staff.

Responsibilities include (not inclusive):

• Providing supervision/management to assigned staff;
• Supporting the Head Start Director in the overall operations of the Head Start program consistent with agency policies, local, state, and federal regulations, including Head Start Performance Standards, and required funding source guidelines;
• Assists the Head Start Director in planning and holding monthly (or more frequently if indicated) review and assessment meetings with Center Managers, Content Area Managers, and other management staff;
• Coordinates the planning and updating of program plans.
• Maintains excellent and proactive communication with parents, responding to their input.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in education, preferably Early Childhood, Business Administration Public Administration, or related field from a traditional four-year regionally accredited college or university and three (3) years of related work experience.

• Prior work experience may include the following:

Budget preparation and management

Personnel administration and staff supervision

Program development activities and community relations

Program Planning, Assessment, and Evaluation

Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills

Note: An application is required along with a resume and a letter of intent/interest. To receive an application and job description, please call and/or stop by (if local) the SNMCAC Administrative Office in Carlsbad. You may also complete an application online by going to www.snmcac.com

*Carlsbad is located in the Chihuahuan Desert on the beautiful Pecos River at an elevation of 3,295 feet. The city, with its tree-lined streets, numerous public parks and recreation areas, including the municipal beach and greenway along Lake Carlsbad; originated as an oasis – “The Pearl on the Pecos.”

Carlsbad Caverns National Park is located eighteen miles southwest of the city, with Guadalupe Mountains National Park lying forty miles further southwest across the Texas border. Hiking, golfing and water recreation are just a few of the numerous activities to enjoy under the sunshine filled days in Carlsbad. Great schools, low crime and a friendly, small-town atmosphere also make Carlsbad a great place to live!