Master's Degree in ECE/CD, Social Work,. Public Administration or related field preferred. Must have a current, valid Ti
¿Es usted nuestro próximo Director de Head Start? Are you our next Head Start Director? We are currently seeking a dynamic, motivated professional to become an integral part of our Head Start team. This position provides direction and leadership for our Head Start program, serving over 2,500 low-income pre-school children and their families, predominantly Hispanic, with a budget of over $29 million, and oversight of more than 500 staff. El 80% de niños que reciben servicios de nuestro programa de Head Start son hispanos. Por lo tanto, animamos a los líderes bilingües/biculturales en educación para que soliciten la posición. Our Head Start program serves 80% Hispanic children, therefore, bilingual/ bi-cultural early education leaders are encouraged to apply.
About Fresno EOC Head Start
Fresno EOC Head Start serves Fresno County through an urban/rural network of center and home based services, and offers part day, full day, and braided services. The diverse make-up of our children include 80% Hispanic, 9% African American, 5% Asian, 4% White, 2% mixed race, and 0.25% American Indian. Our Head Start parents have diverse backgrounds and are often from disadvantaged and underserved rural communities.
About Fresno EOC
Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC), is widely recognized and is one of the largest nonprofit community action agencies in the United States. Founded in 1965, Fresno EOC has spent the past fifty years investing in people to help them become self-sufficient.
Living in Central California
Central California is host to a variety of natural wonders with easy access to three distinct National Parks: Kings Canyon, Sequoia, and Yosemite. It is also conveniently located within a few hours of San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Central Coast beaches. Located at the center of the San Joaquin Valley, Central California is known as the bread basket to the world due to a predominantly agriculture based economy. The City of Fresno is one of the fastest growing communities in the nation and operates as the financial, agriculture, industrial, trade, and commercial capital of the area. Fresno is a unique mixture of more than 80 different nationalities. Fresno County has a population of over 1 million and many consider Fresno, CA to be the perfect size – offering the best of urban amenities with the unique charms and easy living of a small town.
Fresno EOC is reflective of all the communities we serve.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development (CD), or related field required. Master’s Degree in ECE/CD, Social Work, Public Administration or related field preferred. Must have a current, valid Title V Program Director Permit, or obtain within 6 months.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years management or admin experience in an Early Childhood Education Program or related field. Minimum of 5 years demonstrated adult supervision experience. Minimum 2 years experience in financial management, grant-writing and resource development. Direct work experience in the area of service delivery to low-income children and families, Head Start, or community based programs.
Other
Must be able to relate/communicate with all people of the community regardless of sexual, ethnic, racial, or religious background or socio-economic level. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
If you would like to work to improve opportunities for young children and their families, view the complete job description and apply online at bit.ly/HSDirector. Questions? Contact Sara D’Alessandro at (617) 542-1404 ext. 38 or
[email protected] 