Head Start Director at Action Inc

Butte, Montana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Staff Supervision, Budget Management, Program Administration, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Regulatory Compliance, Early Childhood Education, Microsoft Office, Data Management, Leadership

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

Description JOIN OUR TEAM & MAKE A DIFFERENCE"Action Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating pathways to economic stability throughout Southwest Montana” Head Start DirectorFull-Time | Exempt Competitive Salary | DOE Help Children Thrive! Lead a Team That Changes Lives! Action Inc. is seeking an exceptional educator to lead its Head Start Program, where every child is given the opportunity to begin school healthy, confident, and ready to succeed. Through strong partnerships with families, the program provides high-quality early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services that help create brighter futures for children in our community. The Head Start Director guides a dedicated team committed to giving children the strongest possible start in life, making this more than a leadership role; it is an opportunity to shape the future of children and families. Key Responsibilities · Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of approximately 40 staff, creating a culture built on trust, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. · Ensure the Head Start program remains fully compliant with all federal Head Start Performance Standards and grant requirements. · Oversee all aspects of program operations, including education, health, nutrition, transportation, family engagement, enrollment, and special services. · Develop and manage program budgets in collaboration with the Fiscal Department while ensuring responsible stewardship of public funds. · Build strong partnerships with families, community organizations, and local agencies to strengthen services for children. · Support, coach, and develop managers and staff while fostering professional growth and high-quality service delivery. · Collaborate with the Policy Council, Executive Leadership Team and community partners. · Ensure safe, welcoming, and well-maintained facilities that provide an exceptional learning environment for children. Requirements At least a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Human Services, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field. · Experience in staff supervision, non-profit budget management, and program administration, consistent with the Head Start Program Performance Standards. · Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team. · Strong organizational, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships with staff, families, Policy Council, governing bodies, and community partners. · Ability to interpret and implement federal regulations, Head Start Performance Standards, and organizational policies. · Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality, early childhood services. · Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic data management systems. · Valid Montana driver's license with an insurable driving record. Benefits · Competitive salary. · Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. · Montana Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). · Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. · Professional development and leadership training. How to Apply Apply online at butteassistanceprograms.org/careers, or apply in person at Action Inc. 25 W. Silver Street, Butte, MT or the Butte Job Service, 2201 White Blvd, Butte, MT. Open until filled. Action Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request. Contact Jamie Paul at 406-533-6858 or jpaul@action-inc.org

Responsibilities

Lead a multidisciplinary team of 40 staff to deliver high-quality early childhood education, health, and nutrition services. Ensure full compliance with federal Head Start Performance Standards and manage program budgets and community partnerships.