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Director Head Start & Early Head Start Programs

May 8, 2025 | by ccutler

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POSITION:

Job Title: Director (Head Start & Early Head Start Programs)

School Year: 2025–2026
Location: Clayton County, GA

Position Summary

Clayton County Community Services Authority seeks a passionate, strategic, and results-driven Head Start Early Head Start Director to lead our Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Clayton and Rockdale Counties. The Head Start Early Head Start Director will be responsible for the comprehensive management, planning, and oversight of all operational, educational, and compliance functions to ensure exceptional outcomes for children and families. The total number of enrolled children is 479.

This role demands an experienced, mission-aligned leader with a proven record in early childhood program administration, team leadership, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will champion educational equity, drive operational excellence, and cultivate collaborative community relationships.


QUALIFICATION/ REQUIREMENTS: Must have Head Start Management Experience

Please Do Not Apply without Head Start Experience

Qualifications

Required

  • Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience leading large early childhood education programs.
  • Proven experience managing Head Start/Early Head Start grants and partnerships.
  • Strong knowledge of budgeting, fiscal management, and administrative operations.

Full time employees are currently eligible for Agency benefits (Medical, Dental, & Vision). Full-time staff will be eligible for 403B enrollment after probation and all Agency Holidays.
Monday through Friday

BACKGROUND
CHECK REQUIREMENTS: MUST HAVE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIVE A SATISFACTORY CRIMINAL FINGERPRINT BACKGROUND CHECK FROM DECAL UPON HIRE.
MUST PASS A SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING AND REFERENCES REQUIRED, E.O.E.

SEND RESUME TO: humanresources@claytoncountycsa.org

RESUMES/APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT

CLAYTON COUNTY C.S.A., INC.
1000 MAIN STREET, P. O. BOX 1808
FOREST PARK, GEORGIA 30289-1808
Open Application
Equal Opportunity Employer