Head Start Center Director I, Flagstaff - Full-time

pstrong$27.55/hr, 40 hrs/wk, 44 wks/yr/strong/p pstrongSUMMARY/strong/p pIn compliance with Federal Law, all persons offered employment will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire./p pWorking under administrative supervision and with moderate difficulty, this position is responsible for developing, implementing and supervising program operations to ensure the safe and effective operation of the Head Start Center./p pstrong /strongstrongESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:/strongstrong /strong/p ul liSupervises staff, including goal setting, identifying training needs, and conducting performance evaluations and personnel actions, to ensure compliance with licensing regulations, performance standards, state and federal regulations, and agency policies and procedures/li liProvides referrals for community support services to families and acts as a liaison between families and community partners to ensure the delivery of comprehensive, high quality services to children and their families/li liDevelops, plans, implements, and schedules various types of meetings and events that provide appropriate and effective activities for children and families and promote family involvement/li liParticipates in the selection process for new employees/li liConducts recruitment and enrollment activities to ensure compliance with performance standards/li liDevelops and maintains community partnerships that promote and support program goals and objectives/li liPrepares and maintains accurate, comprehensive records and reports as necessary for program compliance/li liOversees building maintenance issues to ensure smooth center operation and promote a healthy and safe learning environment for children, families, and staff/li liPurchases classroom and office supplies to ensure effective and efficient program operations/li liOther related duties as assigned./li /ul pstrong /strongstrongEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:/strong/p pAssociate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education/Management or Social Work, and 3 years’ experience with preschool aged children including supervisory experience; strongOR/strong an/p pequivalent combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position./p pstrong /strongstrongCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:/strong/p ul liCriminal Background Check/li liFingerprint Clearance Card, Level I/li liMotor Vehicle Report (annually)/li /ul pstrong /strongstrongCERTIFICATES LICENSES:/strong/p ul liFood Manager Certification (within first 3 months of hire)/li liCPR/First Aid (within first 3 months of hire)/li /ul pstrongTECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:/strong/p ul liEarly childhood development/li liEarly childhood education/li liHead Start Performance Standards/li liArizona Department of Childcare Licensure Standards/li /ul pstrongGENERAL COMPETENCIES:/strong/p ul liCritical thinking/li liCultural competence/li liCommunication (written and oral)/li liCommunity partnership/stakeholder development/li liConflict resolution/li liDiscretion/li liManagement/leadership competence/li liMentoring/training competence/li liOffice competence/li liOrganizational skills/li liProblem solving/li /ul pstrong /strongstrongTRAVEL REQUIRED:  /strong/p pX 5%      □   25%         □ 50%          □ 75%      □ 100%/p pstrong /strongstrongPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ENVIRONMENT:/strong/p pstrongPhysical Activity/strong:  Frequent listening, talking, walking, standing, reaching, finger use, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motion.  Occasional climbing, stooping kneeling, crouching crawling, and lifting./p pstrongPhysical exertion/strong:   __ Sedentary;   _X_ Light;   ___ Medium;  __ Heavy;  __ Very Heavy.  Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects./p pstrongVisual requirements/strong:   Close visual acuity for compiling and analyzing data; viewing a computer screen; and reading./p pstrongWorking conditions/strong:  Regular exposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious disease.  Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions, potential for physical harm, and blood-borne pathogens./p pspanNACOG is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by the state, federal, or local law. NACOG is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individual with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Director, 928-774-1895, a href="mailto:HR@nacog.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" title="mailto:hr@nacog.org" aria-label="Link HR@nacog.org"HR@nacog.org/a./span/p pstrongBenefits include: Agency paid health, dental, vision, Arizona State Retirement (ASRS); Paid sick leave holiday pay/strong/p