Program Director

Do you want to make a difference in your community by helping children and families thrive? Are you passionate about leadership and dedicated to excellence in early childhood education? Join the Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) as a Program Director and lead a team committed to creating lasting impacts in the lives of children and families across Oregon.

OCDC is a nonprofit organization providing Head Start and comparable early childcare and education programs throughout the state of Oregon. Our mission is to promote the growth, well-being, and development of children and families in need. Our team includes educators, social workers, transportation staff, facilities personnel, and administrative professionals, all driven by the shared goal of making a difference.

The Program Director oversees the operation of OCDC’s programs at the county level, ensuring alignment with local, state, and federal regulations. This role focuses on integrating services, fostering community partnerships, and providing leadership to staff and families to achieve program excellence.

• Develop and implement local work plans, systems, and procedures to meet Head Start Performance Standards.
• Conduct community assessments and collect data for the Program Information Report (PIR).
• Monitor program quality and address areas for improvement in collaboration with specialists.

• Represent OCDC in community meetings and events.
• Build and maintain relationships with local schools and organizations to support smooth transitions for children and families.
• Seek funding, services, training, and volunteers to enhance program resources.

• Supervise and guide the county management team.
• Oversee the recruitment, selection, training, and development of staff.
• Foster a cohesive and supportive team environment through effective communication and conflict resolution.

• Develop and manage the county’s budget in collaboration with fiscal staff.
• Monitor expenses, approve expenditures, and ensure compliance with agency guidelines.
• Oversee in-kind contributions and reporting.

• Facilitate parent committee activities and provide training to support parent participation.
• Ensure parents are involved in decision-making, including staff hiring processes.
• Address and resolve parent concerns in line with agency policies.

• Ensure facilities meet health, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate on new facility development and maintenance needs.
• Implement safety programs and emergency preparedness measures.

• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, business, or strongly related field preferred, with a minimum four years supervisory/management experience preferably in a Head Start program, non-profit organization, or child care center management, with experience administering and controlling budgets OR
• AA/AS degree in ECE with a minimum of six years experience working in a closely related field such as a child care center or Head Start program in a supervisory capacity, with strong administrative experience and obtain level four of professional registry within six months.

• Must be registered with Oregon’s Central Background Registry.
• Ability to travel extensively and pass a physical examination (including TB test).
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (including infant CPR).
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred.

OCDC is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.