Center Director - HCS Head Start, Inc.

A STRONG COMMITMENT TO QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Celebrating over 50 years of quality services for children and families!

SIGN ON BONUS = $3,000.00

All positions require experience with and sensitivity to the needs of lower income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families. Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Deadline for Applications: October 31, 2024, or until the position is filled.

Center Director

A position designed to oversee, coordinate and manage; physical facilities, supervision of staff, community engagement, compliance of all local and federal laws governing child care and policy and all aspects of services and programming.

Education and Certification Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, or related field required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC) Director I, Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher, Preschool Lead Teacher Certification required.

Experience

• Four (4) years of experience in supervision or in an administrative position preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years working in an infant & toddler program and/or preschool program setting required.

Qualities and Skills

• Mature problem-solving/judgment with a variety of decision-making techniques and negotiation skills
• Willingness to seek guidance and counsel where appropriate
• Thorough knowledge of policies, regulations, and reporting systems in regard to licensing of facilities
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively
• Computer Literacy: Proficient in word processing and database skills
• Clear and effective written and oral communication
• Ability to build positive relationships both at the center and community level
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner
• A strong commitment to quality childcare programs
• Work with the Operations Manager to guide specific training on an individual basis for staff, to ensure that safe, healthy developmentally appropriate activities are being implemented in the classroom and are properly documented.
• Assist teaching staff in involving the community in their classroom as appropriate.
• Work in conjunction with the Operations Manager with regards to all educational aspects to classrooms; assessments, outcomes, school readiness and family engagement as it relates to education.
• Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 119, Section 51A the Site Director is a mandated reporter and held to the statutory reporting requirements.

Starting Salary: $64,750.40 annually ($2,490.40 biweekly)

Full-Time: 40 hours per week (exempt position)

Full Year: 52 weeks per year

Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Employees (30+ hours per week)

• Birthday off with pay
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick, personal, vacation days
• 403b retirement plan with maximum 3% Agency match
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health & dental insurance, employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Unique in-classroom and in-agency support
• Embedded Professional Development
• Career-Growth Coaching & Support
• In-house Comprehensive Support Team helps teachers in all aspects of their work

EOE/AA

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.