Interim Early Head Start Director of Comprehensive Services

A vacancy exists for an interim Early Head Start Director within the CCIU's Division of Student Services. These positions will be providing services located in the five counties closest to Chester County, including Chester, Philadelphia, Lancaster, Delaware, and Berks Counties. This assignment is temporary and is expected to end in August 2027. An extension is possible, but is not guaranteed. Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach. We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don't wait apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow! Summary The Early Head Start Director has the overall responsibility for supervising the activities of the assigned staff to ensure that the local program is in compliance with the Head Start Act of 2007 and all Program Performance Standards. Essential Job Responsibilities Develop positive relationships with the Office of Head Start (OHS), other regulatory agencies, and program partners. Program partners may be located throughout Chester, Philadelphia, Montgomery, Lancaster, Northampton, Lehigh, Bucks, Delaware, Berks, Lebanon, Dauphin, York, Adams, Cumberland, Perry, and Franklin Counties and travel to partnering locations will be required. Ensure all data is complete, accurate, and available for reporting requirements. Responsible for immediate supervision of assigned staff relative to both CCIU and Office of Head Start policies and procedures. Ensure procedures are in place to assist childcare centers in meeting all Head Start Program Performance Standards, assisting with training, technical assistance, and continuous quality improvement plans to ensure compliance. Work with human resources to write job descriptions, interview job candidates, select finalists, and recommend hiring of staff. Coordinate with the Head Start Director of Education to ensure governing bodies are fully informed of the Early Head Start Program. Interact with the Policy Council at monthly meetings. Actively ensure compliance across all programs, including reviewing and recommending data sources, gathering data for the annual PIR, community assessment, and Annual Report. Responsible for supervision of all aspects of the Early Head Start program, including crisis management, parent support, and scheduling. Develop relationships with preschool program staff, enabling the Early Head Start program participants to have meaningful transitions with each receiving program. Develop positive relationships with families enrolled in the program, assisting with family needs and addressing any family concerns that arise. Develop and coordinate employee professional development, leading component area supervisors to develop meaningful training opportunities. Track all professional development and ensure that all program staff are meeting Head Start requirements. Supervise and evaluate assigned staff with regard to educational and administrative planning including provision of feedback that leads to positive change in performance. Utilize research-based tools to provide specific and targeted feedback to the employee and coach them to success. Ensure procedures are in place to properly supervise students at all times, immediately addressing any lapses in supervision. With the Data Specialist, oversee assigned staff completion of data tracking. Assist in creation of budgets, grant applications, and community partnerships to grow the program. Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies and materials based on classroom needs as identified by ITERS, curriculum, safety reviews, and observations. Assist all content area supervisors in refining, clarifying, implementing, and updating service plans to ensure continuity and consistency of programming. Assist in recruitment of eligible families. Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required, Master's Degree strongly preferred Leadership experience in an Early Childhood program required Knowledge in the domains of Early Head Start, Early Intervention and Community Partnerships required Professional Or Other Required Clearances Valid Driver's License & access to reliable transportation required Current police, child abuse, and FBI fingerprint clearances within 1 year required Salary Range 2026-2027: Administrators, Level G, $105,320 - $131,650/yr. Placement on band is based on years of direct experience in a comparable role. 260 day position, 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week Equal Opportunity Employer Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chester County Intermediate Unit