Head Start Center Director
Last checked active on Jun 13, 2026.
Position Overview
Job Description
Boulder County Community Services Department (CSD) is seeking to hire a Heads Start Center Director. The Head Start Center Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Head Start early childhood education center and is required to be on-site each day. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and promotes a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children and families. The Director leads, coaches, and supports a team of educators and staff, manages budgets and resources, coordinates with community partners, and ensures that all program goals related to child development, family engagement, and health services are met. Proficiency in technology and Microsoft platforms is essential for data management, communication, reporting, and administrative tasks.
Oversight and management of:
Cross Cutting Approaches - culture and language diversity, program professional development, and school readiness
Education and Development - child screening and assessments, disability services, curriculum, curriculum, learning environments, teaching practices, and transitions
Family & Community – family engagement, community engagement, family support & wellbeing
Health – mental health, oral health, physical health, nutrition, safety practices
Program Management – recruitment, registration, facilities, fiscal management, human resources, organizational leadership, program planning, transportation
Federal Administrative Procedures – federal monitoring, grant application, designation renewal system
This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:15pm. This position will work out of Boulder County Head Start (BCHS) in Boulder and Lafayette, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Hiring Salary Range: $63,828.00 - $77,886.00 Annually
Tentative Hiring Timeline:
- Phone Screening: June 17th
- First Round Interviews: June 22nd
- Reference Check: July 1st
Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.
This position may receive paid breaks (summer/ fall/ winter/ spring) that closely align with the BVSD school district calendar.Perks & Benefits
Compensation
$63,828 - $77,886/year
Practice Area
Position
Mid
Work Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM - 4:15 PM
Application Deadline
August 12, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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