The Early Head Start Director will be responsible for directing all program and administrative services for the Early Head Start Programs to include; supervision, management, guidance of program operations, ensuring program is in full compliance in accordance to the Head Start Performance standards.

HSPS 1304.52(c)

• Leadership ability to implement the total program;

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work as part of a team, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, receive and provide feedback, and manage dynamic interchanges in meetings and with individuals;

• The ability to develop and manage a budget;

• Experience in human services program management, including program planning, operations, and evaluation, and the use of management information systems;

• An understanding of the Head Start/Early Head Start philosophy and the ability to implement its principle of shared authority and decision-making.

HSPS 1304.50(a)(1)

• Organize a program Policy Council;

• Delineate the responsibilities of the Policy Council vs. Local Board of Directors;

• Work effectively with each group;

• Provide training to each group to facilitate effective governance;

• Lead both groups in dispute resolutions.

HSPS 1304.51(d)

• Provide new members of the governing bodies and policy groups with an orientation packet as mandated in the standards and with the appropriate training necessary to understand and participate in collective decision-making;

• Ensure that the policy group and governing body members have adequate preparation time to review and “digest” material they receive from the agency;

• Facilitate discussions and an open exchange of ideas on program plans, policies, procedures, and reports at the meetings of policy groups and governing bodies.

HSPS 1304.52(h)(1)

• Staff will respect and promote the unique identity of each child and family and refrain from stereotyping on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability;

• Staff will follow program confidentiality policies concerning information about children, families, and other staff members;

• Ensure that no child will be left alone or unsupervised while under our care;

• Staff will use positive methods of child guidance and will not engage in corporal punishment, emotional or physical abuse or humiliation. In addition, staff will not employ methods of discipline that involve isolation, the use of food as punishment or reward, or the denial of basic needs.

EDUCATION

Required; • Bachelor’s Degree in ECE, Education, Social Work or related field Preferred • Master’s Degree in ECE, Education, Social Work, or related field

EXPERIENCE

Required; • Minimum of five years working for a non-profit organization in the following areas; program development, implementation, administration, and quality control assurance in the field of family support and education, staff hiring and supervision, proposal writing, and public relations.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• First aid and CPR

TESTING

• TB • Health examination • Drug

OTHER

• Criminal Background check

ATTN: Carolina Guerrero, This position is for the RGV site located in Alamo, Texas

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Due to the volume of interest, we cannot respond to every resume and we are unable to provide ongoing status. You will only be contacted if you are determined to be one of the most qualified candidates for the position(s) based on your skills and experience.

Positions open until filled. Must pass background check, physical and drug screen.

AVANCE is an Equal Opportunity Employer