Head Start Program Director

Description:

The Program Director is responsible for assuring all the Head Start program mandates and standards. This position develops the structure, systems and procedures to facilitate best practices, and program outcomes.  In addition to operating responsibility for fiscal and programmatic aspects of the program, it bears the responsibility of assuring that the program is strategically positioned for the future. At the discretion of the Director, some responsibilities may be delegated to other staff.  

Responsibilities:

Key Responsiblities: 

• Provides guidance and leadership to staff to emphasize the importance of the program achieving high standards of quality, internally and through public and private sector partnerships.  
• Works with other organizations in the community to foster collaboration as defined by Head Start Program Performance Standards  
• In conjunction with the Board of Directors, staff and Policy Committee, leads planning meetings in which long and short-term goals for improvement are established.  
• In conjunction with the Development department helps with the monitoring and report of any additional funding.  
• Facilitates professional development of all staff as part of the commitment to excellence by providing and/or secures training and technical assistance for all staff.  
• Assures remediation of any non-compliances found in delegate or grantee assessment and incorporates recommendations into planning for the improvement of the program.  
• Maintains a close working relationship with the Fiscal Department which provides the Director with information for budget writing and the status of the budget to facilitate effective oversight of expenditures.  
• Hires, and if necessary, terminates staff, complying with applicable laws, regulations, Agency Personnel Policies and Procedure, and Collective Bargaining Agreements.    

Supervisory Responsibilities   

• Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the program and carries out responsibilities in accordance with the federal, state, locals’ requirements as well as agency policies and applicable laws.    

Qualifications: