Head Start Deputy Director

The Head Start Deputy Director ensures all mandates and standards are met by assisting in overall program operations to secure the program compliance with Head Start Performance Standards while supporting teaching staff in delivering high-quality education. Assists with the fiscal and programmatic aspects of the program. Promotes an environment of teamwork and cooperation and is accessible to employees. The

Deputy Director is also responsible for communicating and working in coordination with Karuk Tribal Head Start Parent Committees, Karuk Tribal Head Start Policy Council, Karuk Tribe Education Department, 477 staff, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) staff, and the Karuk Tribal Council as required.

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1.Assists Director in providing oversight and ensures the implementation of quality early childhood programming and family engagement for both Yreka and Happy Camp centers. This includes monitoring compliance in all areas according to the Head Start Program Performance Standards and applicable Tribal, Federal, State, and county regulations.

2.Creates compliance reports and presents and/or submits reports to all entities including Karuk Tribal HeadStart Policy Council, Karuk Tribe 477 management, and Tribal Council as required.

3.Works as the Karuk Tribal Head Start Education Manager, working with all designated Karuk Tribal HeadStart staff providing guidance and support to enhance teaching practices, and conducting regular performance evaluations. The Deputy Director is also responsible for recruiting, orienting, and training new education personnel in the adaptation and implementation of curricula to meet the diverse needs of children. This includes providing ongoing training and professional development for teaching staff.

4.Collaborates with Head Start teaching staff collecting and analyzing child outcomes while monitoring the Teaching Strategies database to ensure all Head Start centers operate within program guidelines and meet the educational needs of children enrolled in the program. Will prepare reports and recommendations for program improvement based on this data.

5. Engages with and maintains relationships with community organizations, stakeholders, parents and guardians to oversee activities that support children in the areas of education and early childhood development.

6. Monitors the areas of Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) and will keep updated and accurate data to enroll students. Will monitor safety requirements, nutrition, health, medical, family partnerships, mental health, and community partnerships. All areas of above will be entered into the Child Plus database and outcomes will be monitored monthly for completion.

7. Assists in the monitoring of all Head Start 30-, 45- and 90-day paperwork required by Office of Head Start to ensure completion within the required timelines.

8. Communicates with parents/guardians of Karuk Tribal Head Start children to enroll, assist, and ensure family and community partnership goals and the needs of children and families in the Karuk Tribal Head Start Program are being addressed.

9. Coordinates with Training/Technical Assistance (T/TA) through the BIA or Office of Head Start to foster shared decision-making and a clear understanding of program governance responsibilities in relation to the Karuk Tribal Head Start Policy Council, Karuk Tribal Council, and 477 staff, to ensure compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards and to support the Karuk Tribal Head Start Program.

10. Presents written reports in Tribal Council meetings and other functions as requested.

11. Acts as Head Start Director in the absence of the Head Start Director. Supervises staff at assigned work center. Willing to work at each center alternating with Head Start Director.

12. Supports, cooperates and assists to meet the goals of all components of the Karuk Tribal Head Start Program in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards. Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with Head Start and 477 staff.

13. Participates in ongoing professional development/training/meetings as determined in coordination with the Office of Head Start, 477 Program Director, 477 staff, and the Head Start Director.

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1. Has an awareness of the influence of personal attitude, behaviors, and actions and is able to adjust as needed to ensure communication and services are appropriate.

2. Demonstrates respect, honesty, integrity, and fairness to the students, families, staff, and public.

3. Is “solution-focused” and presents recommendations that best meet the needs of Karuk Tribal Head Start children, parents, staff, the Tribe, and the community.

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1. Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or in a related field with at least 25 units of ECE, and 2 years of supervisory experience in a Head Start or similar program.

2. Must have at least two years of experience working with young children and their families in a Head Start Program or school setting.

3. Must have at least 2 years of grant writing experience or the ability to learn computerized grant application.

4. Must have at least 2 years of experience in program management, including program planning, operations and evaluation, staffing and administration, and the use of management information systems.

5. Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards, an understanding of Head Start philosophy, and the ability to implement its principle of shared authority and decision-making.

6. Must maintain confidentiality, adhere to the Karuk Tribe Personnel Policy, and must sign the Karuk Head Start Employee Conduct and Confidentiality document.

7. Must submit to a TB test and medical examination with periodic re-examination.

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