JOB FUNCTION: Under the general supervision of the Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director, the Head Start/Early Head Start Assistant Program Director assists the Head Start /Early Head Start Program Director in administering the Head Start program. Provides leadership and oversight of Head Start/Early Head Start program operations in collaboration with the Program Director. Oversees Area Supervisors and Content Area staff to ensure effective program management, consistent service delivery, and compliance with Head Start standards and program requirements. Supports the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality services to children and families while promoting continuity across program areas. Reviews and provides recommendations regarding personnel matters, including recruitment, employment, retention, promotion, and termination, while supporting staff performance and organizational goals.

We offer:

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans with some employer paid benefits
Life insurance & long-term disability insurance
401(k) savings plan
Tuition assistance
Paid holidays, sick, and vacation/school breaks

Education/ Experience

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, human services, or related field required
Minimum two (2) years supervisory and program operations experience
Leadership ability and good interpersonal and communication skills
Organizational, problem solving, interpersonal and analytical skills required.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and receive and provide feedback,
Computer literate.
Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.

Knowledge:

Must be computer literate and have accurate typing skills as well as the ability to operate a variety of office equipment;
Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal and analytical skills required;
Community resources, methods and practices of health and safety precautions, providing age-appropriate education services and facilitating family involvement in program services;
Ability to comply with Head Start Performance Standards.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements:

It is the policy of Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or handicap. Persons of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The conditions here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and tuberculosis test. A Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background check is required. Must be found to be free from any physical, mental or emotional conditions, determined by a qualified physician and/or psychologist, which with or without accommodation might affect the ability of the employee to perform essential job functions. The position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. Additionally, the position requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs.

This classification is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may be required to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by management. Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change classification duties and responsibilities as the need arises and consistent with the Head Start / Early Head Start Policies and Procedures Policy manual.

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