Center Director 1

Overview

We strive to provide the highest quality early education for all children enrolled.

Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking to make a real difference in your community? Orange County Head Start is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team!

We offer a variety of career opportunities, from teachers and teacher assistants to family advocates and support staff. If you're committed to providing comprehensive services to preschool children and families, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Our Award-Winning Team?

• Make a lasting impact on the lives of young children
• Highly competitive salaries and THE BEST benefits package in the field (100% employer paid family medical, dental, and vision, 11.1% employer contribution to 403(b), CASDI reimbursement, dependent care, generous paid holiday periods and vacation, and more)
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Position: Center Director 1

Location: 2501 S. Pullman Street Ste. 100
Santa Ana, CA

Job Id: 137

# of Openings: 0

Responsibilities

The Center Director at Orange County Head Start is a leadership role responsible for the overall operation and management of an early childhood education center. This position ensures a high-quality learning environment for young children and families while adhering to Head Start performance standards and state licensing requirements. As a Center Director, the candidate will be accountable for the organization and management of an entire center. Key responsibilities include: supervise, organize, and plan staff, child and parent activities; observe and monitor classrooms for compliance and prepare related paperwork and reports; implement programs that will maintain compliance with federal and state regulations and agency policies; train staff on developmentally appropriate practices and agency policies and procedures; counsel staff and parents regarding difficult experiences; act as a conciliator for case conferencing to all families; communicate with community, school districts, and other agencies; coordinate parent meetings and parent trainings; act as liaison between staff and parents; maintain budget within accepted limits; track purchasing and all other spending. Candidates for this position must be able to interface and work with other employees, parents and volunteers in a positive manner.

Education requirements

The minimum requirements are a BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or related field and at least a Child Development Site Supervisor permit, plus 3 infant/toddler units

Experience

A minimum of four years teaching experience in an Early Childhood, preferably a Head Start Program and two years of experience supervising teaching staff. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese preferred.

We offer $75,338.00 - $81,890.00 annually plus excellent benefits and the opportunity to serve young children and their families in Orange County.

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Company Overview: We believe every child deserves an opportunity to succeed. Orange County Head Start, Inc. is a nonprofit organization focused on breaking down barriers that prevent children and families in poverty from achieving educational equity. We operate the Head Start and Early Head Start models to provide opportunities for children and families in need. OCHS is an equal opportunity employer.