Head Start Program Compliance Monitor

A positive future for every child

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.

Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference.  We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children. 

Why choose us?

• You will be rewarded with benefits, including day one zero contribution health plan options, wellness programming, and generous paid time off.
• You will benefit from high-quality paid training to promote professional growth and development.
• You will enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Job title: Head Start Program Compliance Monitor

The Program Compliance Monitor enhances classroom safety and quality through prevention and intervention services, monitors children’s environmental safety and health services, and utilizes consultants for quality improvements. They also handle documentation in an internal database, collaborate with integrated services teams for comprehensive child development, and contribute to continuous program improvement, working under general guidance in line with the agency’s mission and values.

In this role you will:

• Provide prevention and intervention services to enhance the quality and environmental health and safety in classrooms.
• Monitor and analyze the status of children’s environmental safety, supervision, health, oral health, and nutrition services.
• Utilize program consultants to expand consultative systems/services in compliance with State Regulations, Head Start Performance Standards, Caring for Our Children, and NAEYC criteria for quality improvements.
• Complete the required integrated environmental health documentation in an internal database.
• Participate in the collaboration of the integrated services team to ensure high-quality early childhood development, mental health, health, nutrition, safe environments, and disability services (One Child, One Family, One Team).
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of program services and collaborate with partnership personnel, public school personnel, Workforce Registry FTF/PBS agencies, and other programs to advance the program’s quality improvement efforts.
• Work under general direction, adhering to the agency’s mission, philosophy, Core Values, Codes of Ethics, and goals.

What it takes:

• Associate's degree in early childhood education, Community Health, Family Studies, or related field and 5 years of experience in early childhood settings, specifically related to health, safety, and active supervision OR  Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in early childhood settings, focusing on health, safety, and active supervision.
• Experience in maintenance, facility oversight, and procurement.
• Must be knowledgeable about AZ Department of Childcare Licensing regulations, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Caring for Our Children, and Office of Head Start Performance Standards.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office is essential.

• Possess an insured & reliable vehicle and a valid AZ driver’s license.

• Posses a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card - OR - must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• The ideal candidate works effectively within a team and independently, demonstrating strong organizational skills and a collaborative spirit.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Learn more. 

Our core values embody Southwest Human Development’s commitment to services that uplift the lives of children, families, and other care providers, and the communities in which they live. These values are intended to guide the professional development, ethical conduct, and skilled practice of all our staff, whatever their specific role within the agency. All staff are valued as making essential contributions to strengthening the foundation that Arizona’s children need for a great start in life. Learn more about our values and benefits here.