This position is responsible for the general and day-to-day operations of a Head Start/Early Head Start center, covering classrooms, assuring regulatory and legal compliance with federal, state and local regulations, communicating with parents and the community and supervision and monitoring of all staff working at the assigned center(s). The position may be reassigned to various centers as deemed necessary for program operations.

 

Positions available: Yerington NV & Winnemucca NV



15 weeks every year – School Year begins mid June with staff trainings and ends mid-September-Staff come back the following school year to their positions.

 

To be considered applications must be submitted directly on our website:

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JOB FUNCTIONS

Program Administration And Coordination

Recordkeeping And Fiscal

Supervision and Training

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Understands, generates and documents in-kind and other allowable costs applied toward the non-federal share requirement.


• Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor.


• Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities.


• Responsible for understanding Head Start Performance Standards and local child care licensing regulations. Monitors compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards


• Expected to be knowledgeable of the regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination.


• Positively promotes Head Start in the community.


• Models and exercises supervisory authority to support other employees in the execution of work duties in a manner consistent with CDI Head Start standards for compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including CDI Head Start policies and procedures reflecting best practices. In addition, supervisors are expected to model exemplary standards of ethical behavior and exercise careful stewardship of program funds, and support those they supervise in adhering to those standards.


• Becomes thoroughly familiar with CDI Head Start Employee Handbook: Human Resources Policies and Procedures, CDI Head Start Operations Manual and all other CDI HS handbooks, manuals and resources and adheres to them.


• Plans and directs the work of the staff supervised. Observes and gives feedback to staff or volunteers supervised where applicable and other staff as assigned on at least a weekly basis.


• Makes appropriate personnel decisions that do not require higher approval and submits others as a recommendation to the supervisor.


• Determines appropriate training needs to meet the program goals and objectives and makes the necessary recommendations.


• Develops and supports the professional development plan for staff supervised.


• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.

PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum requirement is an Associates degree or higher in in early childhood education, child development or other related education or human service degree with at least two years of experience working with young children and families. One year supervisory experience preferred. Some experience in financial management and budgeting preferred. Previous Head Start/Early Head Start experience preferred. Ability to meet the state requirement(s) for “site director” required.

Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area). Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification (or sooner if required by local/state regulations). Acceptable tuberculosis screening results, a clear criminal records check (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and an initial health exam are required post job offer and prior to employment. Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the CDI Head Start insurance carrier and have a Motor Vehicle Record acceptable to CDI Head Start.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• May occasionally need to provide gentle physical restraint to children.


• Travel by car, bus, airplane or train may also be required associated with attendance at conferences, meetings and other duties carried out at distant locations in and out of state and in some cases where some overnight travel may be required.


• May be required to lift up to 45 pounds.


• Some exposure to communicable diseases.


• Noise level in work environment may be moderate to loud.


• Work is generally performed in an office environment or in a classroom setting involving face-to-face communication.


• Evenings and weekend work may occasionally be required for events such as home visits, parent- teacher conferences, Parent Committee meetings, social and community events.

15 weeks every year – School Year begins mid June with staff trainings and ends mid-September-Staff come back the following school year to their positions.

Paid Holidays

Background check and Fingerprinting Required

If selected, candidate would complete pre-employment requirements of Health Exam, TB Test and Finger prints. These are out of pocket costs and only Fingerprints are reimbursed.



CDI Head start is an equal employment opportunity employer. All positions are open until filled.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

 

Pay: $ 1420.06 Bi-Weekly - AA  - $ 1483.76 Bi-Weekly - BA or higher

 

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)


• Early Child Care Licensing Requirements: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License:

• Nevada Director's Childcare (Preferred)

Language:

• Bi-lingual English and Spanish (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday


• No weekends


• Day shift

Company's website:

• (link removed)

Work Remotely:

• Yes, temporarily due to COVID-19