Vice President of Head Start Programs

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCP) is seeking a full-time Vice president of Head Start for our Agency. To Lead and inspire our Head Start, Child Care, and Pre-K programs with a transformative vision that advances educational equity and excellence. The Vice President will shape strategic direction, build strong relationships across all levels of the organization, and ensure programmatic excellence through data-driven decision-making. This role requires a passionate advocate for early childhood education who can effectively balance compliance requirements with innovation and continuous improvement. Strategic Leadership & Vision (30%) · Develop and execute a compelling strategic vision that advances program quality, family engagement, and community impact · Foster a culture of excellence, transparency, and continuous improvement across all program sites · Lead change management initiatives that enhance program effectiveness while maintaining staff engagement · Analyze program data and outcomes to inform strategic decisions and drive innovation · Build and maintain strong partnerships with community stakeholders, public schools, and state/federal agencies Program Leadership & Operations (25%) · Oversee comprehensive Head Start operations while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations · Direct the development and execution of program goals, policies, and quality standards · Lead grant writing efforts and manage relationships with funding sources · Collaborate with the CEO and CFO on budget management and resource allocation · Partner with and support the Head Start Policy Council to ensure shared governance, including providing monthly program updates, facilitating Policy Council involvement in hiring decisions, and ensuring parent engagement in program planning and decision-making · Ensure successful program monitoring, licensing, and accreditation processes Team Development & Engagement (25%) · Cultivate strong relationships with front-line staff through regular site visits and open communication channels · Implement a comprehensive professional development strategy that supports staff growth and program quality · Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team through coaching and delegation · Create systems for gathering and acting on staff feedback to improve program operations · Foster a positive organizational culture that promotes staff retention and satisfaction Data & Quality Management (20%) · Implement robust data collection and analysis systems to track program outcomes · Use data analytics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement · Ensure comprehensive reporting to federal, state, and local stakeholders · Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives based on data insights · Maintain compliance with Head Start Performance Standards while pursuing excellence beyond minimum requirements For Full-Time Employees Working 30 – 40 hours per week, EBCAP provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes heavily subsidized medical and dental insurance plans (BCBSRI), supplemental vision insurance, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, up to 3% of company matching 403(b) retirement plan, employer-paid life insurance & long term disability, generous paid time off that includes vacation/holidays/personal days/sick time, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for center-paid training/CEUs, employee assistance program. EBCAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing a diverse work environment.