WE ARE HIRING CENTER DIRECTORS FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

• Malden
• Medford
• Dorchester
  The Center Director is responsible for promoting the mission of ABCD Head Start & Children’s Services; building an understanding of the center by communicating this mission to staff, families and the community.
  This position must comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, standards and policies, including those of the federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licensing regulations and Quality Rating Improvement Systems (QRIS) guidelines, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation Criteria. the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Massachusetts disability law (Chapter 766), Boston Family Engagement Network (BFEN), and ABCD, Inc., Head Start & Children’s Services policies and procedures.
  All ABCD Head Start & Children’s Services personnel who are paid to care for, or work with, children are MANDATED BY LAW to report all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 119 §§ 51A – 51G. Any staff member who suspects child abuse or neglect of a child must inform his or her supervisor immediately.
  The responsibilities of a particular position may support both Early Head Start and Head Start, depending on the individual assignment. The specific corresponding funding allocation will be documented on the personnel payroll authorization or change of status form.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills.
• Experience in working with ethnically and culturally diverse staff and candidates.
• Successful experience working as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong proficiency in computer literacy, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and Google applications (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Drive, etc.) required, and the ability to learn new systems as needed.
• High level of efficiency, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Significant experience in administration, including knowledge of State licensing requirements and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Strong knowledge of best practices and systems in the field of early childhood.
• Sustained concentration and ability to handle multiple tasks, often simultaneously.
• Significant diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to direct and assess the performance of center staff, volunteers and vendors.
• Ability to handle highly stressful and sensitive situations in a professional manner.
• Ability to interpret and implement complex policies and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in all employee interactions.
• Strong organization and time management skills, ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing staff development to expand professional skills.
• Ability to travel frequently for events, training, and meetings.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of three years of professional leadership/management and supervisory experience, preferably in a Head Start setting, and a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or human services management, or a related field.

Please refer the Job description for details