Head Start Program Director

Job overview

The Head Start Program Director role is onsite in Kingston, NY. Compensation is $65,000–$70,000 per year. The Ulster County Community Action Committee role leads a Head Start program serving young children and families through early childhood education initiatives. The director oversees curriculum development and implementation, regulatory compliance, staff training, budgets, and program evaluation. The role supports program quality and community partnerships while fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for children and families.

What you'll do

• Manage the complete Head Start program
• oversee educational curriculum development and implementation
• ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
• coordinate staff training and development
• manage budgets
• evaluate program effectiveness
• build community partnerships
• foster a nurturing and inclusive environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

head start program director

early childhood education

program leadership

curriculum development

staff supervision

budget management

kingston ny

ulster county community action committee

regulatory compliance

community partnerships

program evaluation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• health savings account
• paid time off
• SEP-IRA retirement plan.

Why this role

The posting describes leadership of the full Head Start program and responsibility for curriculum, compliance, staffing, budgets, and community partnerships.

About the employer

Ulster County Community Action Committee is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.