Preschool Director (Head Start Site Manager)

Join Head Start/Early Head Start where we work to prepare low-income infants, toddlers, and preschool students for success in Kindergarten - and beyond!

The Site Manager is responsible for oversight of Head Start/Early Head Start Center’s daily operations, including ensuring compliance with all established standards required to assure a high-quality early education program. Child Development Managers are the facilities’ top manager. Additionally, this staff person provides educator support, monitors teacher performance, ensures robust family engagement, and effective classroom management and the implementation of age-appropriate practices.

Duties

• Lead the implementation of curriculum and lesson plans that support early childhood development and learning standards.
• Manage daily operations of the preschool site, ensuring adherence to Head Start performance standards and organizational policies.
• Supervise teaching staff, providing mentorship, conducting evaluations, and supporting professional growth initiatives.
• Oversee program budgeting to sustain and expand quality services.
• Build strong relationships with families through effective communication, parent engagement activities, and community outreach.
• Work in classrooms supervising and supporting teachers on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in education administration or management within early childhood or preschool settings.
• Extensive classroom teaching experience with young children, demonstrating a deep understanding of early childhood development principles.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of supervising staff and managing teams effectively.
• Expertise in curriculum development tailored to diverse learner needs and developmental stages.
• Experience in budgeting, strategic planning, fundraising, and resource management.
• Knowledge of Head Start regulations, federal funding requirements, and education policies is highly desirable.
• Associates' degree, or higher, in Early Childhood Education, Education Administration or related field; advanced degrees preferred.

Full-Time; FLSA Exempt Position. Typically 40-45 hours per week.

EOC is a drug-free, EOC, that uses E-Verify to help confirm work authorization. Background check required. For more information on background checks, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Pay: $48,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a degree in early education, child development, or related degree?
• Our Site Managers work in classrooms daily, supporting education staff. Are you comfortable spending extended periods directly in classrooms?
• Can we text you about this job?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Preschool Management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person