Head Start Center Director I, Prescott Valley

$27.55/hr 40 hrs/wk 44 wks/yr

SUMMARY

In compliance with Federal Law all persons offered employment will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Working under administrative supervision and with moderate difficulty this position is responsible for developing implementing and supervising program operations to ensure the safe and effective operation of the Head Start Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises staff including goal setting identifying training needs and conducting performance evaluations and personnel actions to ensure compliance with licensing regulations performance standards state and federal regulations and agency policies and procedures
• Provides referrals for community support services to families and acts as a liaison between families and community partners to ensure the delivery of comprehensive high quality services to children and their families
• Develops plans implements and schedules various types of meetings and events that provide appropriate and effective activities for children and families and promote family involvement
• Participates in the selection process for new employees
• Conducts recruitment and enrollment activities to ensure compliance with performance standards
• Develops and maintains community partnerships that promote and support program goals and objectives
• Prepares and maintains accurate comprehensive records and reports as necessary for program compliance
• Oversees building maintenance issues to ensure smooth center operation and promote a healthy and safe learning environment for children families and staff
• Purchases classroom and office supplies to ensure effective and efficient program operations
• Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education/Management or Social Work and 3 years experience with preschool aged children including supervisory experience; OR an

equivalent combination of education training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprint Clearance Card Level I
• Motor Vehicle Report (annually)

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

• Food Manager Certification (within first 3 months of hire)
• CPR/First Aid (within first 3 months of hire)

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Early childhood development
• Early childhood education
• Head Start Performance Standards
• Arizona Department of Childcare Licensure Standards

GENERAL COMPETENCIES:

• Critical thinking
• Cultural competence
• Communication (written and oral)
• Community partnership/stakeholder development
• Conflict resolution
• Discretion
• Management/leadership competence
• Mentoring/training competence
• Office competence
• Organizational skills
• Problem solving

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

X < 5% < 25% < 50% < 75% 100%

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Activity: Frequent listening talking walking standing reaching finger use grasping feeling and repetitive motion. Occasional climbing stooping kneeling crouching crawling and lifting.

Physical exertion: Sedentary; X Light; Medium; Heavy; Very Heavy. Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Visual requirements: Close visual acuity for compiling and analyzing data; viewing a computer screen; and reading.

Working conditions: Regular exposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious disease. Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions potential for physical harm and blood-borne pathogens.

NACOG is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender age sexual orientation national origin disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by the state federal or local law. NACOG is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individual with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities.

Benefits include: Agency paid health dental vision Arizona State Retirement (ASRS); Paid sick leave & holiday pay

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Required Experience:

Director