Center Director

The Center Director, is an IN PERSON position working under direction of the Associate ECE Director.   

Will manage the daily operations of a Head Start Center location. 

Will provide direct supervision to the teachers, teacher assistants assigned to the site.

Will be responsible for monitoring of classroom environment for compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Child Outcomes and North Carolina Childcare licensing regulations.

Will be responsible for all licensing, sanitation, and administration, as well as any facility maintenance concerns for center.

Must be able to demonstrate Knowledge of ITERS and ECERS Environmental Rating Scales. 

Must maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, families, colleagues, and community members that promote effective communication and collaboration

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The information presented is designed to provide a general scope of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to demonstrate or detail the complete job duties, responsibilities or qualification required.

Compensation Range $58,000 – $64,000. $500.00 hiring bonus following successful completion of 90 days of employment document by performance evaluation. 

Alliance Center for Education’s sole purpose for being is to teach children and help families grow. This defining purpose aligns us all and brings us closer to achieving our service statement – to create a world where a family’s income doesn’t determine a child’s outcome. We have the chance to change the future for our children, and we are looking for teammates who share in our values and want to be a part of that change.

Qualifications Required

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate significant management and leadership experience and must have

BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or a BA/BS in Elementary Education, Business Administration, or Management, or other related field

Current Level III NC Early Childhood Administrator Credential required

Two or more years of related supervisory and leadership experience is required.

Valid driver’s license.

Candidate must be able to demonstrate flexibility and support classroom activities when needed.

Incumbent must have a working knowledge of Head Start policies, procedures, and performance standards.

Must possess and be able to demonstrate strong positive attitude and a strong commitment to the organizations’ s mission.

High level proficiency in administrative tasks and organizational skills, with the ability to keep projects on track.

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Great attention to detail and a willingness to do what’s necessary to achieve ORGANIZATION’s goals.

Strong work ethic with the ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals and organizations.

Proven track record of working well in a team environment with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Please note all applicants must submit the following documentation:

• Criminal Background Check w/Fingerprints – subsequent to qualifying letter 
• Educational Transcript and Resume
• DCDEE Workforce Letter (if appropriate)
• Current Physical
• Current TB Test
• Subject to background check and drug screen prior to employment
• Submission to ongoing random drug screening