Associate Director of Center-Based Program Quality and Operations Lead

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Gads Hill Center Full time
Job Summary

The Associate Director of Center-Based Program Quality and Operations provides strategic leadership to the Education, Compliance, and Quality Improvement departments, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and strategic plan. This role works closely with the Associate Director of Compliance to ensure that center-based programs meet all quality program requirements per Federal Head Start Performance Standards, local and state contract requirements, and agency policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement systems and procedures to ensure center-based programs meet quality standards in collaboration with the Director of Early Childhood Education.
  • Work with the Director of Early Childhood Programs and Associate Director of Compliance to ensure compliance with Federal Head Start Performance Standards, local and state contract requirements, and agency policies and procedures.
  • Ensure the execution of quality trauma-informed and culturally appropriate service delivery of directly operated center-based programs.
  • Supervise and provide leadership to the managers and respective teams of the following programs: Center-Based, as well as assigned consultants.
  • Assure transition practices are in place to assist families transitioning into Early Head Start, Early Head Start families transitioning into Head Start, and/or the next educational setting.
  • Work with the Associate Director of Compliance to plan, review, and assess the integration of education and disabilities services with health, mental health, dental health, nutrition, and family and community engagement.
  • Represent Gads Hill Center at city, state, and national levels in policy matters pertaining to children 0-5 years and their families by participating on committees of interest outside of Gads Hill Center.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required in Early Childhood Education or related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Must have at least three years of experience in leadership, program management, and supervision of similar positions.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
  • Must have a valid Illinois driver's license, car, and auto insurance.
  • Ability to pass a criminal record and child abuse/neglect registry check.


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