Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City
Assistant Director of Early Childhood Programs
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma•Full-time
$29.43+ hourly
$29.43+ hourly
About the Job
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Director of Early Childhood Programs, works with the Head Start staff to promote optimal operational functions of the Agency Head Start program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In the absence of the Director of Early Childhood Programs, assumes responsibility for staff issues and operation of the Head Start department.
- Works towards learning the proper and timely submission of reports, grant applications, budgets, and other associated administrative requirements.
- Assists the Director of Early Childhood Programs and all pertinent staff in ensuring that the Agency Head Start program meets all requirements of Federal, State, and local laws regarding health, nutrition, safety, curriculum performance standards, licensing, and recruiting.
- Assists the Director of Early Childhood Programs with the hiring, termination, discipline, and training of assigned employees. Obtain the approval of the Executive Director regarding these matters when necessary.
- Learns and assists the Director of Early Childhood Programs in utilizing proper expenditure of funds within assigned areas of responsibility and approves the purchase of necessary supplies and equipment.
- Assists the Director of Early Childhood Programs in coordinating mission support requirements with other Head Start staff members.
- May coordinate Head Start activities with other appropriate/required agencies and educational systems.
- Represent the Agency at various conferences, meetings, workshops, etc., as required.
- Serves as staff liaison with and provides technical assistance to the Head Start Advisory Committee and the various Policy Councils. Helps to ensure that the proper minutes are recorded and compliance with the “Open Meeting Law.”
- This position requires frequent travel to off-site locations.
- Must be proficient in technology, both software and hardware. This includes utilizing KidKare, Child Plus, and Online LAP.
- Perform other Head Start/Early Head Start duties required to accomplish the Head Start/Early Head Start mission.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The environment is varied to include the Head Start Support office, Head Start Centers, and various Community Resources. Must possess no physical limitations that interfere with performing the duties of the Director of Early Childhood Programs.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s Degree within the field of Education, with emphasis in Early Childhood Education and five years’ work experience involving pre-school or elementary education.
- Three years’ experience in an administrative or management capacity with significant involvement in educational or social Head Starts.
- Possess the ability to manage large, diversified areas of responsibility and the personality to excel in Public Relations and to communicate with all facets of the public.
- Be able to exercise a high degree of initiative and independent judgment and possess the capability to write and author letters, correspondence, directives, etc.
DESIRED:
Master’s Degree in the Early Childhood field or Human Development field.Experience in the administration of a Head Start or other Family/Community-oriented Head Start.
SUPERVISION:
- Reports to: Director of Early Childhood Programs
- Supervises: None
- Coordinates with: Center Directors, Head Start staff at the centers and the central office
About Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City
Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City has served families in Oklahoma County for 60 years. Today, our work is focused on where we can make the greatest long-term impact: empowering families with young children to break the cycle of poverty.
As part of a national network of more than 1,000 community action agencies, we partner with families, early childhood educators and community organizations to provide high-quality early learning through Head Start along with wraparound supports that help families build stability and long-term self-sufficiency.
Our team is made up of educators, family advocates, problem-solvers and community connectors who care deeply about the children and families we serve. We work hard, support one another and take pride in the impact we make every day.
If you want to make a lasting difference for children and families in our community, we’d love for you to join us.
As part of a national network of more than 1,000 community action agencies, we partner with families, early childhood educators and community organizations to provide high-quality early learning through Head Start along with wraparound supports that help families build stability and long-term self-sufficiency.
Our team is made up of educators, family advocates, problem-solvers and community connectors who care deeply about the children and families we serve. We work hard, support one another and take pride in the impact we make every day.
If you want to make a lasting difference for children and families in our community, we’d love for you to join us.