Site Administrator - Early Head Start (Helena, MT)

Site Administrator For Early Head Start

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at AWARE. AWARE is looking for the right person to join the team as a Site Administrator for Early Head Start. The support we provide helps the adults, children, and families we serve become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. We are a compassionate and fully engaged team that is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients. Our strength lies in our culture of care, and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to providing unconditional care to those in need.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply to join our team at AWARE.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and coordinates the daily operations and activities within the Early Head Start site.
• Provides leadership, collaboration and coordination for curriculum implementation.
• Plans and provides educational information and staff development opportunities to meet the needs of education staff and nutrition staff, families, and children served.

Excited to join our organization? AWARE Early Head Start Site Administrators earn $55,000 - $60,000 per year. To learn more please visit AWARE.

Requirements:

• Comprehensive working knowledge of early childhood education, including theories and principles of human growth and development, broad working knowledge relative to the needs of low income children, including experiences with exceptional needs;
• Ability to relate positively to young children, parents and staff;
• Requires knowledge and experience in data collection and information processes and systems
• Computer literacy including database management, spreadsheet, word processing, internet, email.
• Ability to form professional relationships with a diverse group of people
• Ability to lead, motivate, supervise and partner with a team of professionals serving low-income families;
• Demonstrated administrative ability to plan, organize, direct, evaluate, and refine comprehensive services to children and their families;
• Ability to establish long range vision of program goals and accomplishments;
• Ability to use abstract reasoning, problem solving, planning and analytical skills in budget development, program goals and objectives development, staff monitoring and evaluation;
• Willingness to work flexible hours in order to meet the needs of the program;
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Training and training development for small and large groups.
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, philosophy and mission, desirable.
• Ability to long distance travel to AWARE EHS Montana service areas, some overnights required.
• Must have a valid Montana driver's license and liability insurance.
• Requires a BA degree in Early Childhood Education, in addition to direct employment related experience.
• Requires at least two (2) years of employment experience working with families and children aged 0 – 5 in an educational setting with a demonstrated knowledge of program planning, early childhood assessment and family systems.
• Requires two (2) year's supervisory experience.
• Head Start/Early Head Start experience preferred.

Benefits: AWARE proudly offers an excellent benefits package, uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, professional growth, and achieving financial security. AWARE's benefits include:

• Quarterly Financial Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Wellness programs
• Generous paid time off

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.