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Montana Career Opportunity – Director – Child Start Inc.

The Director is responsible for managing the overall organization of Child Start Inc., Head Start under the general oversight of the Board of Directors and provides leadership to the staff, Board and Policy Council with the outcome of providing the highest quality of services to children and families at all sites.

The Director serves as a liaison to outside agencies and community organizations, attends scheduled meetings, and will direct the activities of the program within the guidelines established by the Administration for Children and Families, the Child Start Inc., Head Start Policy Council, and the Board of Directors. The Director will comply with all regulations and laws including local, state and federal and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Training
Applications and full job description may be picked up at the reception desk, the Administration Office, or e-mailed upon request.

Return applications along with a cover letter, resume and three professional reference letters via email to [email protected], via mail to Patricia Croghan, 1001 Worden Ave., Missoula, MT 59802 or drop off with the Receptionist. Child Start Inc., Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Special Education, Early Childhood or related fields. Five years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified in job description. In addition, the following experience is preferred:

Successful experience in nonprofit management, administration and leadership.

Experience working with a Board of Directors and implementing organizational strategic plan, mission, vision, and values.
Knowledge of management systems, principles and practices.
Skill in examining operations and procedures, formulating policy and developing new strategies.

Experience in supervising others.

Experience in managing conflict.

Experience in developing and monitoring budgets and fiscal management.

Experience in grant writing, formulating policies, and implementing new strategies and procedures.

Knowledge of programs/services offered by Head Start to children and families. Knowledge of school readiness requirements.

Experience with data based decision making and analysis of educational data.

Understanding of the State and Federal Legislative processes as well as knowledge of applicable laws and regulations which impact the organization.

The cutoff date for submitting applications is 2/29/16 or until position is filled.

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