ECD ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
On-siteFairbanks, Alaska, United States
EXPIREDFairbanks, Alaska, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLarge
Job Summary
Manage daily ECD program operations by assisting the Director, overseeing personnel, and ensuring 100% compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards and state licensing. Lead grant management, budgeting, and vendor contracts while recruiting, coaching staff, and tracking performance evaluations. Facilitate leadership meetings, Policy Council agendas, and parent conferences to maintain organizational continuity and high-quality service delivery. Maintain accurate regulatory records and fiscal accountability within established guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- Comprehensive understanding of Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, Childcare Licensing requirements, and best practices in Early Childhood Development (ECD)
- Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulations to ensure continuous program compliance
- Proficiency in handling sensitive personnel and family information with strict adherence to privacy standards
- Proven ability to mentor, coach, and provide technical training to staff and parents on childhood education and professional growth
- Skill in fostering a collaborative work environment, building effective teams, and maintaining morale across diverse program options
- Ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and manage parent/guardian concerns with diplomacy and professional judgment
- Skill in budget development, expenditure monitoring, and ensuring fiscal accountability within grant-funded limitations
- Exceptional time management skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects concurrently while meeting strict deadlines
- High level of skill in operating personal computers and specialized software (MS Office Suite, database management, and child tracking systems)
- Skill in negotiating and overseeing service agreements to ensure high-quality external support
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to draft formal HR documentation, reports, and professional correspondence
- Deep understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures, lifestyles, and cross-cultural communication styles
- Ability to serve as a persuasive advocate for ECD children and families before civic organizations and community partners
- Ability to work effectively both as an independent leader and as a high-functioning member of a multi-disciplinary management team
- Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative, respectful working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and community stakeholders
- BS/BA degree in ECE, Social Services, or related field
- Four (4) years of experience in ECE
- Experience in supervision of staff, fiscal management, and administration
- A combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for degree requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Desired Qualifications
- Candidates with an understanding of the federal grant process and prior experience and knowledge of early/Preschool Head Start of similar programs
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