Center Director

Holy Cross Head Start

Date Posted: 10/24/2024

Location: Buffalo, New York

Salary/Wage: $50,000 - $54,000 a year

Job Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Description:

Solely responsible for the management and supervision of six center-based staff, 40 children and day-to-day operations of two classrooms within a community building
Maintain compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Office of Children and Family Child Care licensing requirements
Work collaboratively with Holy Cross Management Team, community members, staff and parents
Able to work diplomatically while making hard decisions that benefit the agency
Recruit, hire and train center staff as well as mentor, observe and coach teaching teams
Possess dynamic leadership qualities, effective people management skills and professional maturity
Able to present to small and large groups
Accountable for the recruitment and enrollment of children throughout the center, including case management responsibilities
Maintain confidentiality

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree preferred or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Human Service field. Early Childhood Certification and a minimum 2 years teaching required.
1 year supervisory and administrative/management experience required, preferably in a child development center.

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education Level: Master's Degree

apply at www.holycrossheadstart.org