Director Job Listing
School District: Education Connection
City, State Zip: Litchfield, CT 06759
Telephone: 860-567-0863 EXT 111
Position: Director
Subject Area: (none)
Beginning Date: 9 / 1 / 2008
Deadline Date: 7 / 4 / 2008 **
Contact Email: pesce@educationconnection.org
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Description:
Director, Head Start/Early Head Start Program

Full time / Annual Position
Competitive Salary/Benefit Package
Litchfield, Connecticut
Start Date: September 1, 2008

Major Responsibilities:
- Ensure delivery of quality Head Start/Early Head Start services in compliance with state and federal laws
- Develop and manage program budget successfully
- Recruit, hire and supervise staff effectively
- Work collaboratively with community partners, schools and state and federal agencies
- Other duties, as may be assigned
- Regular and consistent attendance is considered an essential function of this position

The Director of Head Start/Early Head Start works under the supervision of the Executive Director.

Qualifications:
1. Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Social Services or related field,
Masters Degree preferred
2. A minimum of five years administrative and managerial experience
3. Strong organizational and administrative technology skills, including computer applications and
record keeping proficiency
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Ability to develop and monitor budgets

Application Procedure: Interested applicants should e-mail their resume to pesce@educationconnection.org or send a letter of interest plus a resume indicating experience and knowledge relevant to the above requirements to:

Human Resources # 49-08
EDUCATION CONNECTION
P.O. Box 909
Litchfield, CT 06759-0909

Closing date for application: Position open until filled
Anticipated starting date is: September 1, 2008


EDUCATION CONNECTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
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