Head Start Operations Manager

Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership • Idaho Falls, ID • 2h ago

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2503419

Are you a strong leader who enjoys balancing people, processes, and compliance - and believes high-quality early childhood education changes lives?

EICAP is seeking aCenter Operations Managerto provide multi-site leadership across our Head Start and Early Head Start centers. This is a high-impact role supporting Center Managers, strengthening operational systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.

If you thrive in leadership, enjoy building strong teams, and can balance compliance with compassion, we\'d love to talk with you.

What You\'ll Do

As Center Operations Manager, you will:

Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management to

Center Managers

Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, state

licensing, safety, and program governance requirements

Oversee documentation, reporting practices, and regulatory

compliance

Support hiring, onboarding, pre-service training, and professional

development

Coordinate CPR training, staff development days, and parent

orientations

Lead monthly Center Manager collaboration meetings

Evaluate center operations and implement process improvements

Promote a positive, accountable workplace culture

Monitor safety checks, active supervision practices, and playground

safety

Step in to support daily center operations when needed

Assist with parent concerns, community engagement, and recruitment

efforts

You\'ll play a critical leadership role in maintaining program

excellence, safety, and continuous improvement across multiple sites.

What We\'re Looking For

Bachelor\'s degree preferred (relevant education and supervisory

experience considered)

Five or more years of supervisory experience preferred

Experience in Head Start, Early Head Start, or a regulated early

childhood/human services setting strongly preferred

Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) Head Start Performance

Standards and licensing requirements

Strong leadership, coaching, and decision-making skills

Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities in a fast-paced

environment

Professional, collaborative, solutions-focused approach

Spanish-speaking ability is a plus.

Experience with CLASS or quality improvement systems is also valued.

What Awaits You at EICAP

Starting wage: \$28.50 to 29.50 per hour, DOE

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support you and your family:

403(b) Retirement Plan with a generous 6% employer match Health

Insurance with three plan options; employer pays the majority of the premium Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Dental and Vision Insurance (60% of employee and dependent premiums covered) Employer-paid Group Life Insurance Short-Term Disability (employer-paid) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA and Dependent Care FSA) Optional employee-paid benefits including legal assistance, identity protection, pet benefits, and supplemental coverage Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays Ongoing professional development and leadership training opportunities

Why Join EICAP?

EICAP is a community-focused nonprofit dedicated to strengthening families and helping children thrive. Our Head Start program supports children ages birth to five through comprehensive early childhood services that make a lasting impact.

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