Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they've made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.POSITION SUMMARY:This position serves as a Head Start Site Director for clustered Y Head Start centers, as well as Y Head Start sites located in Public Schools. The Head Start Site Director supervises Head Start Teachers, Assistant Head Start Teachers, Resource Aides, Food Service Personnel, Drivers, and Substitute teachers. Head Start Site Directors are primarily responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operations, including OCC/Child Care Licensing compliance and Head Start Program Performance Standards. The Head Start Site Director collaborates with other Y team members to ensure high-quality, integrated comprehensive services are implemented consistently. This position is chiefly responsible for the following core functions and performs other tasks as needed:
- Planning
- Program Implementation
- Family Engagement Family Engagement Partnerships
- Communication and Service Coordination
- Record Keeping and Reporting
- Ongoing Monitoring, Human Resources and Supervision
- Program Governance and Leadership
Education
- Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Studies, Child Development, Human Development, Human Services, or a related field.
Experience
- A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in an early learning center is preferred.
- Knowledge of OCC regulations and HSPPS preferred.
- Management of multi-center locations.
- ECERS and ITERS preferred
- Knowledge of Computer Applications
- Valid driver's license
Certifications - earn and maintain
- CPR and First Aid
- CLASS Reliability
- 45-Hour Director's Certification
- 90-Hour Certification, if the degree is not in a related field
The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.