Responsible for Overseeing Child Care Programming
Location: Bangor, Maine
Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis and Knox counties for 50 years, is recruiting for the above leadership position. Based in Bangor, this full-time (40 hrs/wk; benefits eligible) management position is responsible for overseeing Head Start, Early Head Start, and child care programming as well as CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program). The position is responsible for: meeting all assigned contract requirements and performance standards (State, Federal and Local) for multiple contracts; managing program budgets and a staff of 115; developing and maintaining a broad range of partnerships at the local, state and national level; and staffing governing and advisory groups. The position oversees communications related to the management of daily operations, leads department development and grantsmanship, and integrates operations to blend direct service from all funding sources. This position will contribute to the program’s vision, strategies and resources and is a public advocate for children, families, the Early Childhood profession and Penquis. The ideal candidate will be committed to Penquis’ Mission and will build and maintain a unified Penquis presence in the community.
Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field, 5-7 years related management experience, three of which are in a supervisory or administrative capacity, excellent verbal and written skills, math/computational skills, and computer proficiency. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of and experience with Head Start Standards, the Head Start Act, and Child Care Licensing Rules; experience in grant writing; and experience in not-for-profit management. Familiarity with the issues of rural poverty will be helpful. The chosen candidate must be bondable.
The starting salary for Director of Head Start is $71,668 and additional compensation may be given consideration with relevant experience.
Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Penquis background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.
In addition to an application, please provide a cover letter and current resume. Your cover letter should refer to your experience and education relevant to this position.
Applications will be accepted until July 22, 2022.
Penquis offers an excellent benefits package and competitive wages, and opportunities for educational advancement, certification, and coursework. For more information email: employment@penquis.org or call 207-973-3500 (TDD: 207-973-3520). Please apply by clicking the APPLY TODAY button below.
Penquis complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations concerning employees, including those pertaining to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination. This includes rules associated with the State of Maine healthcare mandate as well as U.S. DHHS rules requiring vaccinations within our Head Start programs. It is the expectation that all Penquis employees will adhere to our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a tobacco and smoke-free workplace. #HP
