Description

Center Director- Cloverdale Head Start

Job Description

EXEMPT: No  SALARY LEVEL: $24.50 - $26.25 per hour

DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Education LOCATION: Cloverdale Head Start

REPORTS TO: Area Supervisor HOURS:  FT M-F 40 hours per week 11 months per year

DATE: April 2025 APPROVED BY: Human Resources Director

Now offering a $2,000 Hiring Bonus! $500 after 30 working days, and $1,500 after 90 active working days of successful employment. Eligibility applies to new external hires only. 

AGENCY BACKGROUND:  The objective of Sonoma Community Action Network (Sonoma CAN) is to partner with low-income families and individuals to help them achieve economic and social empowerment, build community, and advocate for social and economic justice.  Sonoma CAN operates a wide variety of programs benefiting low-income Sonoma County residents.

Our Mission: Sonoma CAN is a catalyst for equitable transformation, aligning partners and resources to implement values-based, data-driven, community-led solutions that help families reach their full potential.

Our Vision: We see our Sonoma County transformed into an empowered community of thriving families where every child is raised with joy, justice, and connection.

Our Promise: Sonoma CAN changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Working at SonomaCAN

At Sonoma Community Action Network (SonomaCAN), we believe that a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthen our team and help us better serve our community. We are committed to fair hiring practices and a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the opportunity to grow professionally.

We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. Our hiring process complies with all federal, state, and local laws related to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals who meet the qualifications to apply.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: The pay for this position ranges from $24.50 - $26.25 per hour, depending on experience. Sonoma CAN offers a generous benefits package available on the first day of the month after your date of hire that includes: 

• Medical insurance through Kaiser or Sutter is 80-95% paid by the employer for employee premiums, plus 50% paid by the employer for dependent coverage
• Elective dental, vision insurance, FSA, and Accident insurance.
• Employer-paid $10k of life insurance with expandable options
• Employer-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) plan with a 2% contribution and an additional 1% matched contribution after one year of service
• Employee assistance program, CalPerks
• 3 weeks paid time off (winter and spring breaks)
• 96 hours of sick time per year (4 hours accrued per pay period) based on full-time work
• 1 floating personal day
• 16 paid holidays

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

Under the direction of the Area Supervisor, the Center Director will administer a Head Start center operation guided by Head Start Performance Standards, Procedures, and Policies, and California State Community Care Licensing regulations.  Supervises the following staff:  Teacher 1 and Site Assistant.  This position is responsible for the daily operations and oversight of the center to which they are assigned. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Agency’s policies and applicable federal and state laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates and monitors the work of center staff, volunteers, consultants, and parents
• Actively participate in the distance learning model of instruction when required
• Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Communicate with the supervisor and other classroom staff to develop a plan for coverage when staff are out
• Assists in the fulfillment of administrative requirements and functions as a link between the Head Start Administrative Team and the center
• Adheres to Child