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Children's Program Director

Date Posted: Jul 21, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD

Job Detail

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    Location Jacksonville, Michigan, United States of America
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    Apply Before: Oct 19, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The Community Action Agency is seeking an experienced Children's Program Director to lead early childhood programs serving children and families across Hillsdale, Jackson, and Lenawee counties. Working alongside the CEO you'll provide strategic leadership for Head Start, Early Head Start, GSRP, WIC, and other Birth-to-Five initiatives. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by strengthening programs, developing leaders, and improving outcomes for children and families throughout our communities. As the Children's Program Director you will Provide strategic and operational leadership for multiple early childhood programsEnsure compliance with federal, state, and licensing requirementsLead program planning, quality improvement, and performance managementOversee budgets, grants, reporting, and organizational systemsBuild strong partnerships with community organizations and stakeholdersSupervise and develop a multidisciplinary leadership teamChampion a culture of collaboration, accountability, and trauma-informed care To be qualified you will possess Master's degree in Human Services, Public Administration, Social Work, Education, or a related field7+ years of leadership experience Experience leading teams, managing budgets, and driving organizational successHead Start, GSRP, WIC, or other early childhood program experience If you're a collaborative leader who is passionate about early childhood, community impact, and building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

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Company Overview

Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America

Welsh & Associates, Inc. is dedicated to supporting organizations in the education sector. They focus on helping early learning organizations navigate growth and innovation challenges while impacting community development positively. Read More

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