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Boulder County

Head Start Center Director

Boulder County, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301


JOBBoulder County's Head Start is seeking to hire a Head Start Center Director. The Center Director promotes school readiness of Boulder County Head Start's children by providing high-quality technical assistance, mentoring, coaching, and training to the education staff and program. Center Directors supervise classroom staff and work on a variety of teams across the program and within the community. This is a full-time, benefitted position. This position will work Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, some evenings and weekends may be required. This position will work at least 60% in-person at one of BCHS's locations in Boulder or Lafayette as per CDHS Child Care Licensing; there will be some flexibility to work remotely. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is exempt. Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $60,756.00 - $74,136.00 AnnuallyTentative Hiring Timeline:Phone Screening: held weekly until filledFirst Round Interviews: held weekly until filledSecond Round Interviews: held weekly until filledBoulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information. This position may receive paid breaks (summer/fall/winter/spring) that closely align with the BVSD school district calendar.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIESTechnical Support and Services to classroom staff, including but not limited to curriculum development and implementation, coaching, and mentoring staff to ensure high-quality teaching practices.Supervision of all site staff including Kitchen Aides.Co-create goals for all direct reports and schedule monthly check-ins on these goals and classroom operations.Yearly performance evaluations for all direct reports.Collaborating with full and site-specific Integrated Services team to ensure all Head Start Program Performance Standards are met.Ensures strong communication throughout the program and site location.Ensure site compliance with all CDHS Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations.Performs related work, as required.May be reassigned in emergency situations.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:A valid driver's license and a clean driving record.Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use.Bilingual in English and Spanish.Preschool CLASS Observer certification, or attainment in the first year of position.Ability to work in diverse and multidisciplinary teams.Previous Head Start experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:Knowledge and experience in curriculum planning and implementation, developmentally appropriate practice, trauma-informed care, supporting children with disabilities, and culturally responsive care.Intermediate to advanced computer skills.Ability to work effectively with children, families, other employees, county staff, community agencies, and the public.

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.#J-18808-Ljbffr