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Employment Opportunity
Title: Program Director
Location: Redding
Job #: PD-1903-01
Post Date: 03/12/2019
First Review Date: 03/17/2019
Employment Details: Full-time, Regular, Exempt
Salary: $75,712.00 $86,673.60 (DOEd.)
Shasta Head Start
Founded in 1965, Shasta Head Start is dedicated to providing comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, disabilities, and mental health services to low-income children and families. Shasta Head Starts 285 staff serve nearly 1000 children and families in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties.
We are committed to best practices in child development, education and family advocacy through the delivery of comprehensive program services in a timely and consistent manner. We strive to empower individuals and families to achieve their maximum potential in an environment which respects their value and dignity.
Position Summary
We are currently looking for a Program Director who will assist the Executive Director in guiding program services related to the implementation of Head Start and Early Head Start programs according to agency philosophy, goals, and values; Federal, State, and Local laws; and Head Start Performance Standards.
Qualifications/Requirements
Minimum education requirements include a Bachelors Degree from a four-year college or university in Early Childhood Education, Social Services, Human Development, or a related field required; Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Services, Human Development, or related field desired
Four (4) years of progressive responsibility in the administration of a Head Start program, Child Development program, or Human Services agency
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents; ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints; ability to write grants, letters, plans, and articles using original or innovative techniques or styles; ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial topics
Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to make concise and accurate reports and solve problems
Knowledge of Principles of Management and Administration, Human Development, Family Dynamics, Human Behavior, and Child/Adult Learning
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate pre-school education practices
Knowledge of budget preparation, control methods and administrative analysis
Pre-employment requirements:
o Valid California Driver License and clean DMV record
o Criminal Background Check Required
o Pre-Employment Strength Assessment
o Pre-Employment Drug Test
o Pre-Employment TB Test
o Up to date records of pertussis, measles, and influenza vaccines
Responsibilities/Duties
Provide oversight of program content services for Shasta Head Start and Early Head Start, including health and nutrition services, child development, family services, and mental health and disabilities
Provide direct supervision of program managers or specialists as assigned
Ensure that each program area has developed appropriate goals, monitoring systems and an integrated work plan
Work as a member of the Executive Team, under the supervision of the Executive Director, to ensure that Shasta Head Starts mission is carried out
Assist in planning of community assessment, program self-assessment, program and budget planning and writing of grant applications
Responsible for oversight of the progress of agency in meeting goals, particularly regarding training and program content areas
Represent Head Start by participating in community collaborations and community bodies
Attend meetings including administrative team meetings, management team meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings and others as needed
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee must be able to occasionally lift 20 pounds overhead and 40 pounds from waist to shoulder. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lifts 50 pounds from floor to waist. The employee must be able to push/pull up to 75 pounds horizontally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Benefits
Shasta Head Start offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
15 paid holidays per year
401(k) to eligible employees after one year
Extensive training opportunities
Additional Information
Please visit our website, www.shastaheadstart.org, to review the job description, view other open positions, and to apply for this position. Proof of degree required. To complete your application please submit proof of degree via email to transcripts@shskids.org, fax to (530) 243-8601 or mail to 375 Lake Blvd., Ste. #100 Redding, CA 96003.
Shasta Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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