Head Start Director

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc

Head Start Director overseeing the implementation of programs designed for children and families at Tri-Valley. Ensuring quality services, staff development, and community representation for Head Start initiatives.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeCrookston • Minnesota, North Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program design, fiscal management, and strategic planning within the Head Start framework, ensuring effective service delivery and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

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Bachelor's Degree In Early Childhood EducationProgram Design And DevelopmentFiscal ManagementStrategic PlanningSupervisory Experience

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Hard Skills

Program OversightBudget ManagementProposal PreparationResearching Funding SourcesContractual Language Understanding

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving StrategiesCollaboration

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Valid Driver's License

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Head Start ProgramsPublic AdministrationHuman ServicesMarketingPublic Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Head Start Director has the primary responsibility for coordinating, assuring effective implementation and evaluation of services designed to meet the needs of children and families participating in Head Start Programs.
Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, markets, promotes and represents Tri-Valley's programs and services within the Head Start community.
Ensures transparent communication and collaboration with others to reach sound business decisions that support optimal program services, work environment, and stewards of program funding.
Helps recruit potential parents by providing information about the various program services and benefits offered to enrolled children and families.
Responsible for programmatic oversight and leadership, including creating vision and strategic plans, developing problem-solving strategies, and managing budget systems.
Ensures quality services are provided by staff, monitors performance, and conducts training.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education, Public Administration, Health Administration or closely related human service field.
Three years of increasing levels of responsibilities in the areas of program design and development, fiscal management and administration.
Three years of experience supervising others.
Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
Comfortable working with computers, willing and able to learn program-specific systems as needed for the position.
Experience in strategic planning that involved different stakeholder groups.
One year experience in researching funding sources.
Two years of experience preparing proposals and understanding of contractual language.
Two years of experience creating and managing budgets.
One year experience in marketing, public relations, public speaking or training in a group setting.
Proof of valid driver’s license and current/adequate vehicle insurance coverage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Social Impact Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. is a non-profit community action agency based in Crookston, Minnesota. It works to improve quality of life for individuals and communities by delivering a broad array of human services and supports. Key programs listed include Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant & Seasonal Head Start and migrant education services; child and family programs (nutrition, health, mental health and disability services, early childhood education); transportation services (T. H. E. Bus and related rural transit initiatives); senior programs (Foster Grandparent, Caring Companion); community services such as energy assistance, emergency housing, SNAP outreach, financial literacy, family resource centers, child care navigation, and multi-family housing assistance. The organization emphasizes community strengthening, volunteerism, and “People Helping People,” and is a grantee/administrator of community action and Minnesota grants (CEO Melody R. Hedden listed). Head Start Director 🔥 7 minutes ago 🏢 Crookston – Onsite ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 🧑‍🎨 Art Director Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
The Head Start Director has the primary responsibility for coordinating, assuring effective implementation and evaluation of services designed to meet the needs of children and families participating in Head Start Programs.
Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, markets, promotes and represents Tri-Valley's programs and services within the Head Start community.
Ensures transparent communication and collaboration with others to reach sound business decisions that support optimal program services, work environment, and stewards of program funding.
Helps recruit potential parents by providing information about the various program services and benefits offered to enrolled children and families.
Responsible for programmatic oversight and leadership, including creating vision and strategic plans, developing problem-solving strategies, and managing budget systems.
Ensures quality services are provided by staff, monitors performance, and conducts training. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education, Public Administration, Health Administration or closely related human service field.
Three years of increasing levels of responsibilities in the areas of program design and development, fiscal management and administration.
Three years of experience supervising others.
Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
Comfortable working with computers, willing and able to learn program-specific systems as needed for the position.
Experience in strategic planning that involved different stakeholder groups.
One year experience in researching funding sources.
Two years of experience preparing proposals and understanding of contractual language.
Two years of experience creating and managing budgets.
One year experience in marketing, public relations, public speaking or training in a group setting.
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