Head Start Program Manager

General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development, supervision, coordination, and implementation of the Head Start program in designated areas as required by the Head Start Performance Standards and state and federal mandates.


• Ensure quality program service delivery.


• Protect the privacy of customers/families and hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of service.

Specific Duties:

• Provide Direct Supervision of designated staff.


• Provide ongoing supervision, mentoring, and training to designated staff.


• Work closely with the Head Start Preschool Director in meeting program and overall departmental monthly, quarterly, annual goals and objectives.


• Provide onboarding and training to new staff, provides continuous and ongoing support as needed for all designated staff.


• Collect and analyze various data efficiently to meet the reporting duties.


• Utilize analyzed data to inform the program for effective program monitoring, assessment and improvement.


• Implement a practice based coaching model.


• Develop, monitor, and analyze School Readiness Goals.


• Assist Education Coordinator in the tracking and reporting of child outcomes.


• Develop system for ongoing monitoring.


• Assure accurate data is entered/submitted by staff on a timely basis to meet requirements.


• Identify individual or program systems barriers which impede services to children and families and facilitates resolutions.


• Develop and maintain procedure for documentation, multi-disciplinary team information, and tracking systems for the HS program.


• Work collaboratively with HS Education Coordinator to ensure that teaching teams are providing developmentally appropriate practices in the classroom


• Work collaboratively with team to plan and deliver in-service trainings.


• Work collaboratively with the Early Childhood Services management team to make sure all areas of service are in compliance and continually improving.


• Responsible to ensure all required program documentation is reviewed for accuracy, consistency and compliance


• Collect, review and analyze data for program reporting and continuous improvement


• Follow interview procedures when a staff vacancy occurs in a timely manner.


• Perform 90 day and ongoing performance evaluations of designated staff.


• Update specific position how-to’s and timeline on a regular basis.


• Review all HS performance evaluations.


• Responsible for being a positive, innovative and supportive team player and promoting a healthy work environment.


• Addresses complaints and resolves problems as they arise.


• Recruit families and promote agency programs within the community.


• Participate in personal and professional development activities, including staff meetings, conferences, training opportunities, as identified and approved by supervisors.


• Attend community events and meetings to support the agency programs; including evening and weekend events/meetings.


• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, family life education, social work or another related field with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working with preschool age children.


• Master’s Degree Preferred


• Minimum of 5 years effective supervisory skills.


• Early Head Start/Head Start experience a plus.


• Child Plus/0-5 Curriculum/Teaching Strategies Gold experience preferred.


• Family Service Credential within 18 months of hire or first available session thereafter.


• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively.


• Demonstrated ability as a strength-based leader.


• Demonstrated ability to present information to community groups.


• Preschool experiences preferred.


• Knowledge of the Head Start performance standards preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Possess a solid knowledge base with respect to child development and family services and seek to expand knowledge at every opportunity.


• Exhibit initiative, flexibility, creativity and enthusiasm.


• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work cooperatively as a team leader and a team member.


• Complete additional certification as required.


• Maintain confidentiality and code of ethics at all times.


• Must have Proficient Computer Skills. (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet)


• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance, and MMCAA’s “Insurance Carriers” driving record review.


• Successfully complete required background checks at time of hire and when requested.


• Shall provide written report by a physician stating their physical capability and freedom from communicable diseases.


• Must have good communication and organizational skills and be able to work effectively with people.


• Must be self-directed and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.


• Must possess the ability to prioritize and complete tasks in order, to deliver desired outcomes within allocated time frames.


• Must be willing to accept new challenges.


• Ability to navigate and effectively resolve conflict.


• The job duties require a working cell phone for accessibility to supervisors and co-worker or to enhance personal safety while away from the office location.


• Must comply with Agency tobacco free and drug free policies.


• Understand the importance of daily work attendance, and its impact on coworkers, clients, and the agency

We will be accepting applications until 8/25/2025