{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2d02668015b8d68b16f3782d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2d02668015b8d68b16f3782d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2d02668015b8d68b16f3782d","title":"Head Start Program Supervisor","description":"About NEMCSA\n\nAt NEMCSA, we help children, families, and communities thrive. As a nonprofit Community Action Agency serving Northeast Michigan, we're committed to creating opportunities, supporting self-sufficiency, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing economic hardship. We're also proud to be recognized as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace, reflecting our commitment to a positive culture, supportive teams, and meaningful work.\n\n What You’ll Love About Us:\n\nTo keep you healthy: Medical/Rx, Vision, and Dental insurance with employee coverage at no cost.\nTo help prepare you for the future: Generous employer 401(k) contributions, plus Life and Disability Insurance.\nFlexibility: We value work-life balance and offer flexibility whenever possible.\nTime for what matters: 10+ paid holidays each year, generous vacation time, and sick leave benefits.\nStudent Loan Forgiveness Opportunities: Employment with NEMCSA may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.\nWhat You'll Do\n\nAs a Head Start Area Manager, you'll provide leadership and support for Head Start and other early childhood programs across a designated service area. You'll oversee daily operations, guide and develop staff, build strong partnerships with families and community organizations, and help ensure children receive high-quality early learning experiences that prepare them for future success.\n\nIn this role, you will:\n\nLead and support the successful operation of Head Start and early childhood programs.\nRecruit, supervise, coach, and develop teachers, home visitors, and other program team members.\nEnsure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and state and federal requirements.\nMonitor program quality, child outcomes, and progress toward school readiness goals.\nPartner with families to encourage engagement and support positive outcomes for children.\nBuild relationships with schools, community organizations, and local service providers.\nOversee program resources, budgets, data systems, and reporting requirements.\nSupport inclusive services for children of all abilities and coordinate disability services as needed.\nPromote continuous improvement through staff training, coaching, and professional development.\n\nMost importantly, you'll help ensure children, families, and communities have access to high-quality services that make a lasting impact.\n\nWhat We Will Love About You:\nBachelor's degree in Child Development, Education, Family Studies, Social Work, or a related field with coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education/Child Development.\nThree years of supervisory or management experience.\nExperience supporting staff development, working with families, and coordinating individualized services preferred.\nGraduate-level coursework and experience in observation, evaluation, or personal management preferred.\nValid driver's license and reliable transportation.\nFamily Service Worker credential and CLASS reliability certification preferred (or willingness to obtain after hire).\n\nMost importantly, you're passionate about supporting children, families, and staff while creating high-quality early childhood programs that make a lasting difference in the community.\n\nA Few Words From Legal:\n\nThe chosen applicant will be required to submit fingerprints for a State of Michigan Background Check to determine eligibility for employment. You must possess an acceptable form of identification prior to attending your fingerprinting appointment. Preferred ID types include: Unexpired State issued driver's license; identification card with photo issued by a Federal or Michigan Government Agency. Failure to submit fingerprints will result in an ineligibility for hire within this program.\nUpon request auxiliary aids and services will be made available to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center “Voice and TTY/TDD” 1-800-649-3777. An EOE.\nNotice: NEMCSA participates in E-Verify. For more information, please view our eVerify disclaimer at www.nemcsa.org/careers.\n\nMission of the agency:\n\nEnhancing quality of life by empowering individuals and strengthening communities.","company":"Nemcsa","rawCompany":"nemcsa","city":"Bad Axe","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-20T16:42:39.494Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"53-1042.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-helpers-laborers-and-material-movers-hand"},{"code":"11-9031.00","title":"Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare","slug":"education-and-childcare-administrators-preschool-and-daycare"}],"industries":[{"code":"624110","title":"Child and Youth Services","slug":"child-and-youth-services"},{"code":"624190","title":"Other Individual and Family Services","slug":"other-individual-and-family-services"},{"code":"624410","title":"Child Care Services","slug":"child-care-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Head Start Program Supervisor","description":"About NEMCSA\n\nAt NEMCSA, we help children, families, and communities thrive. 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