Posting number: 6901(HS7)
Department: Community Services
Division: CSD HeadStart
Job classification: Head Start Center Director
Posting type: Open
Categories: Education
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Boulder County Head Start is seeking to hire a Head Start Center Director. The Head Start Center Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Head Start early childhood education center and is required to be on-site each day. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and promotes a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children and families. The Director leads, coaches, and supports a team of educators and staff, manages budgets and resources, coordinates with community partners, and ensures that all program goals related to child development, family engagement, and health services are met. Proficiency in technology and Microsoft platforms is essential for data management, communication, reporting, and administrative tasks.
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This is a full-time, grant funded, benefited position that will work 7:45am to 4:15pm, Monday - Friday in Boulder, CO. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.
Hiring Salary Range: $63,828.00 - $77,886.00 Annually
Tentative Hiring Timeline: Phone Screening: Week of October 19thFirst Round Interviews: Week of October 19thSecond Round Interviews: Week of October 26thReference Check: Week of October 26th Examples of dutiesDemonstrates sound ethical judgment and professional decision-makingCommunicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with diverse audiencesProficient in aggregating and analyzing data, and using data-driven insights to inform program planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement initiativesEffectively utilizes agency resources, and state and federal guidelines to provide accurate information and support to staff and familiesCapable of designing and delivering engaging training sessions and presentations to both large and small audiencesCollaborates effectively with community partners and possesses a strong understanding of local resources related to education and professional developmentWorks efficiently both independently and as part of a collaborative teamMonitor and supervise 2-4 classrooms to ensure effective curriculum implementation and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Head Start ActOversee implementation of Teaching Strategies GOLD child assessment systemMonitor and supervise teaching team's completion of anecdotal observations and Child Progress CheckpointsUse reporting functions to support effective curriculum implementation by teaching teamsMonitor and ensure teaching staff maintain developmentally appropriate learning environmentsConduct classroom observations and use assessments (such as CLASS, ECERS, ELLCO) to enhance teaching practices and develop goals with and for teaching teamsReview and engage in weekly classroom lesson planning and observe teacher practices to support teaching teams in carrying out curriculum and applying developmentally appropriate and effective teaching practices. Coach and mentor on-site staff, as neededCoordinate services for children with challenging behaviors (ISPs, parent meetings) and provide direct and/or emergent classroom support, as neededConducts performance appraisals, counsels employees concerning performance and recommends personnel actions in the areas of hiring, termination and disciplinePerforms related work, as requiredMay be reassigned during emergency situations QualificationsPLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of Three (3) years of lead teaching experience in a preschool setting. Two (2) years of supervisory experience.ANDBachelor’s degree in early childhood education/special education, family studies, or related field or a bachelor’s degree and 30 credits in early childhood education with early education teaching experience.Additional related education may count towards required experience.
BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:A job offer is contingent on passing a background-investigation with fingerprinting
Supplemental informationPREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS:Current CLASS Observer Certification or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire
Current MyTeaching Strategies Inner-Rater Reliability for Preschool, including Dual Language Learners and Children with Disabilities or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire
Current Directors License from the State of Colorado (Colorado Shines Level III) or ability to obtain within 1 month of hireKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of Head Start regulations and best practices.Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.Ability to work in diverse, multidisciplinary teamsWorking knowledge of the professional practices and principles of the assigned service component areaSkill in communication and grant writing
Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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