Center Director – Head Start

The role

We are seeking a Center Director to lead our Pagosa Springs Head Start center, providing leadership and day-to-day oversight of center operations, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

What you'll do

• Provide leadership and day-to-day oversight of center operations
• Supervise, coach, and support center staff
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and professional workplace culture
• Ensure compliance with Colorado child care licensing requirements, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and TCHS policies and procedures
• Monitor classroom staffing, schedules, attendance, ratios, health and safety, and other center operations
• Partner with families and help create a welcoming, family-centered environment

What it takes

• Meets or can meet Colorado Large Child Care Center Director qualification requirements through the Colorado Department of Early Childhood
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Human Development, or a related field preferred
• Relevant experience working in early childhood education or a licensed child care setting
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Ability to meet all TCHS, Colorado licensing, and Head Start background check, training, and health requirements

What you'll bring

How we treat you

Health, dental, and vision insurance; Paid sick, vacation, and personal leave; Over 4 weeks of paid holidays; Paid professional development and training; 403(b) retirement savings plan

How to apply

Apply directly on Tri-County Head Start's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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