Site Director - Baltimore County Head Start
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Site Director - Baltimore County Head Start

Baltimore, MD, USA

Job Description

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 Partnerships

Communication and Service Coordination

Record Keeping and Reporting

Ongoing Monitoring, Human Resources and Supervision

Program Governance and Leadership

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must obtain a criminal background check.

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.

All Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. It emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.

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