Head Start Director

EICAP - Head Start Director

Salary: $83,470 to $90,272 annually DOE

Great Leaders Build Great Programs. Help Us Build Brighter Futures!

Ready to Make an Impact?

Are you a strong leader who loves solving problems, developing people, and making things better? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same and your decisions really matter? Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP) is looking for an experienced Head Start Director to lead our Head Start and Early Head Start programs throughout Eastern Idaho.

We're looking for someone who can think strategically, manage complex operations, navigate federal requirements, make tough decisions, and inspire a team-all while keeping children and families at the heart of what we do.

What Might Your Day as Head Start Director Look Like?

One day you're visiting a Head Start center, connecting with employees, and seeing the impact of your team's work. The next, you're reviewing grant budgets, evaluating program performance, or working through a challenging compliance issue.

You might start your morning brainstorming with your leadership team, spend the afternoon collaborating with community partners, and wrap up the day planning what's next.

It's a little bit of everything-leadership, strategy, problem-solving, and purpose. And that's what makes it rewarding.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Team: Guide and develop program leaders, build a strong workplace culture, and encourage accountability and teamwork.
• Drive Results: Set goals, monitor performance, and use data to strengthen program quality, enrollment, and outcomes.
• Manage the Business Side: Oversee federal grant funding, budgets, expenditures, financial performance, and responsible use of resources.
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain adherence to Head Start Program Performance Standards, federal grant requirements, and applicable regulations. Oversee monitoring, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Keep Children Safe: Provide leadership and oversight of program health and safety practices, ensuring concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.
• Build Connections: Work with EICAP leadership, the Board of Directors, Policy Council, families, and community partners to strengthen programs and expand opportunities.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

You know how to lead people, manage priorities, and get things done. You're comfortable making decisions, addressing challenges, and balancing big-picture goals with day-to-day operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of related experience in Head Start or similar comprehensive early childhood or human services programs.
• Experience in staff supervision, financial management, and program administration.
• Experience with grant-funded programs is preferred. Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards is important.
• A valid Idaho driver's license, reliable insured transportation, required background checks, and CPR/First Aid certification within 90 days are also required.

Outstanding Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan with 6% employer match
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision coverage
• Employer-funded HRA
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid family telemedicine benefit
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Spending Account
• Voluntary supplemental benefits
• Generous PTO and paid holidays

Why EICAP?

Great Leadership makes a lasting impact. At EICAP, you'll lead a mission-driven program, work alongside dedicated professionals, and have the opportunity to make a lasting difference for children, families, and communities across Eastern Idaho.

Sound Like Your Kind of Challenge?

Bring your experience, your ideas, and your leadership. We'd love to see what you can do!

EICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Background & Drug Screen Disclaimer: Must be able to pass an Intellicorp SSN Verification/Criminal History Search and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Enhanced Background Check. We also conduct pre-employment drug testing. Any job offer will be based on the results of background check and drug testing.

EICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.