Head Start Program Director at CATAWBA INDIAN NATION

Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Communication, Relationship Building, Organizational Skills, Early Childhood Education, Family Engagement, Budget Management, Data Reporting, Staff Training, Compliance, Cultural Responsiveness, Quality Improvement, Problem Solving, Community Collaboration, Record Keeping, Planning

Industry

Gambling Facilities and Casinos

Description

Job Details Job Location: Rock Hill, SC 29730 Position Type: Full Time Position Summary The Head Start Program Director provides leadership and oversight for the Catawba Nation Head Start and Early Head Start programs serving children ages 0-5 years old and their families. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality, culturally grounded early childhood education and family engagement services in compliance with federal, state, and Tribal regulations. The Director manages all program staff, curriculum implementation, and operational standards while fostering a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children and families. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills, as well as expertise in Head Start Program Performance Standards and early childhood best practices. Essential Functions An individual in this role must be able to perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodation: Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of Head Start and Early Head Start staff across program sites. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and Tribal regulations, including Head Start Program Performance Standards, CCDF requirements, and licensing standards. Oversee implementation of culturally responsive curriculum and family engagement strategies. Manage program budgets, including planning, forecasting, and timely expenditure of grant funds. Prepare and submit required reports to the Senior Director, Tribal Administrator, Senior Leadership, Executive Committee, and granting agencies. Coordinate staff training and professional development in early childhood education, classroom management, and family services. Maintain accurate records and data reporting for enrollment, attendance, health screenings, and program outcomes. Collaborate with families, community partners, and cultural leaders to strengthen family engagement and support services. Ensure facilities meet health and safety standards and are conducive to learning. Lead quality improvement initiatives, including annual self-assessments and program evaluations. Participate in Policy Council meetings and support parent involvement in program governance. Conduct long- and short-range planning, including assessment of community needs and resources Maintain community partnerships and ensure plans to use all available community resources in Head Start are included in program goals each year. Create new and support existing community collaborations such as agreements with school districts, and other community partners. Perform other related duties as assigned. This position description is not an exhaustive listing of the expectations associated with the role and additional tasks may be assigned as needed by management. Changes to this document may only be made by a member of the Human Resources team. Catawba Indian Nation reserves the right to amend this job description. Catawba Indian Nation exercises INDIAN PREFERENCE: Native American Indian preference shall apply to this position pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (24 U.S.C. 450, et seq.), 25 CFR 271.44 and other relevant laws (title 25, U.S. code, Section 472 & 473). Qualifications Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 5 years of Management Experience Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a field relevant to administering a comprehensive early Childhood program ( i.e Public Administration, Human Services Management, Social Work) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing Demonstrated computer literacy skills, using MS Office applications and other basic data systems including internet navigation Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines Self-motivated and able to work independently Language Skills: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public primarily in English; demonstrated skills in written and oral communication. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Work Environment & Physical Demands Work Environment: Work is generally performed in an office/class environment Noise level in the work environment is moderate to occasionally loud (examples: business office with computers and printers, light to moderate traffic, little human voices) Standard office equipment generally used includes: Telephone, Personal Computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) or Tablet, Printer/Photocopy Machine, Calculator, Fax Machine May be required to operate a motor vehicle during the course of duties PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for long periods; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone. Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; Lift or move up to forty (40) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands: Required to use written and oral communication skills Read and interpret data, information and documents Analyze and solve problems Use math and mathematical reasoning Observe and interpret situations Learn and apply new information or skills Perform work on multiple, concurrent tasks and interact with program management, staff, volunteers, representatives of public agencies and community organizations and others encountered in the course of work

Responsibilities

The Head Start Program Director provides leadership and oversight for the Head Start and Early Head Start programs, ensuring high-quality education and family engagement services. This role includes managing staff, compliance with regulations, and fostering a safe learning environment.