Program Director / Education Manager

Job overview

The Program Director / Education Manager is an onsite role in Kokomo, IN, paying $1,400 per week. The position oversees daily operations and administration of the Community Development Institute Head Start program. The role coordinates staff, finances, property, communications, and stakeholder relationships while supporting teaching practices and educational goals. It helps ensure Head Start student needs are met through collaboration with teachers, managers, staff, community members, and students.

What you'll do

• Oversee daily Head Start program operations and administration
• supervise staff recruitment
• oversee property maintenance, marketing and communication, and financial management
• communicate with stakeholders
• collaborate to improve teaching practices
• use resources to meet student needs and achieve educational goals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program director

education manager

head start

early childhood education

kokomo in

community development institute

$1,400/week

program administration

staff supervision

fiscal management

paid training

tuition assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• medical, dental, and vision coverage available from the first day for full-time employees
• paid holidays and school breaks
• tuition assistance
• paid training
• employee assistance program
• employee discounts
• and qualifying employer status for public service and Perkins loan forgiveness programs.

Why this role

The posting requires a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or equivalent coursework, experience in staff supervision, fiscal management, and administration, and state licensing eligibility within 30 days of hire.

About the employer

Community Development Institute Head Start is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.