Center Director

Center Director 1

ORANGE COUNTY HEAD START, INC.

Pay Range: $75,338.00 - $81,890.00 per year, plus excellent benefits.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, organize, and plan staff, child and parent activities.
• Observe and monitor classrooms for compliance and prepare related paperwork and reports.
• Implement programs that maintain compliance with federal and state regulations and Agency Policies.
• Train staff on developmentally appropriate practices and agency policies and procedures.
• Provide counseling to staff and parents regarding difficult experiences.
• Act as conciliator for case conferencing to all families.
• Communicate with community, school districts, and other agencies.
• Coordinate parent meetings and trainings.
• Act as liaison between staff and parents.
• Maintain budget within accepted limits; track purchasing and all other spending.

Education Requirements: BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or related field and at least a Child Development Site Supervisor permit, plus 3 infant/toddler units.

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

OCHS is an equal opportunity employer.