Head Start Center Director

The Center Director manages daily operations of an assigned center and ensures quality services for children and families. This position supervises and supports staff in the delivery of developmentally appropriate education, ensures the health and wellbeing of children, encourages family engagement, and collects data to monitor program operations.

Do you have a valid Teaching Certification license?, Do you have experience in Working with families with children?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, * Associate’s degree in early childhood education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in early childhood education or related field with at least 18 credits in early childhood education ( Please include a copy of transcript if degree is in a related field)
• Valid PA N/K teaching certification

Additional Qualifications:

• Supervisory/leadership experience
• Experience in home centered education, family services or parent education
• Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practice
• Intermediate computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and learn web based systems
• Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle, or public transportation
• Successful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances
• Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a difference
• Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, Head Start Center Directors work 10 months out of the year and enjoy summers off while earning a minimum of $21.48 per hour. Schedules are based according to the school year and include 1616 work hours. Additional benefits include a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, and more!