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The Head Start Director plans, directs, and coordinates activities of the Delaware Opportunities Inc., Head Start program to ensure delivery of a comprehensive Child Development and Family Services Program for Head Start children and their families. Responsible for total operation of the program including, but not limited to, program planning and evaluation, customer management, reporting and compliance, fiscal management and supervision of all centers, partnerships, and personnel.

Responsible for proposing center services in collaboration with county agencies and schools. Responsible for center performance, adherence to all regulations, and evaluation of the specialists. Participates in collaboration activities in the assigned geographic area. Leads in the development and implementation of the procedures to hire, train, and evaluate staff. The Head Start Director is directly responsible to the Executive Director for the satisfactory performance of the essential job functions.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Services or Human Development with four years administrative experience in a Human Service Management, preferably in an Early Childhood Development program. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of four years administrative experience in an Early Childhood Development program. CLASS certified preferred. Prior budget management experience. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize assignments to independently meet deadlines and complete tasks in an accurate manner, under pressure of constant interruption. Demonstrated ability to analyze problems/issues, gather data and information, evaluate, and recommend alternative solutions, or effect solutions with a tolerance for ambiguity and change, when necessary. Skills and proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, or other software applications to retrieve data, create spreadsheets, and reports. Communication Skills: Communicates effectively, appropriately, and professionally in written and verbal formats with coworkers, supervisors, customers, and vendors. Clearly demonstrated team-building skills to establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, children, and parents, with an emphasis on tact, diplomacy, flexibility, collaboration, professionalism, and discretion. Knowledge of budget planning, preparation, and administration to make realistic, equitable fiscal decisions, present and defend budget concerns persuasively, and prepare detailed budget reports. Writing and grammar skills to independently draft correspondence pertaining to early childhood. Must always maintain confidentiality.

Salary range $69,700-72,835, depending on experience.  35 hour per week exempt level position, additional hours required as necessary.  Sign on bonus of $250 after successful completion of probationary period.  Delaware Opportunities also offers health, vision, dental and other insurances, provides a 403b, and generous paid time off.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and will be accepted at Delaware Opportunities Inc., 35430 State Highway 10, Hamden, NY 13782 or sbartow@delop.org.  Anticipated start date is May 2022. Equal Employment Opportunity MF/Disability/Protected Veteran Status