Head Start Center Director

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: July 22nd
• First Round Interviews: July 27th
• Reference Check: July 29th
• Start Date: August 10th

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.