NEOGOV · 9 hours ago
Assistant Director, Early Education Division
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$102K/yr - $128K/yr
6+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Director for the Early Education Division within Maricopa County, AZ. This role involves providing leadership and managing operations of various early education programs aimed at supporting low-income families and ensuring children are ready for school.
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Responsibilities
Provides overall administrative and program direction for the Early Education Division (EED), including planning, implementation, grant application submission and reporting, staff supervision, budget, and financial management of all EED grant programs in full compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Arizona childcare licensing requirements
Implements and manages a coordinated system of early childhood education, child wellness, and family support strategies to meet the local needs of children and families in the service area, consistent with Head Start regulations, child care licensing requirements, Maricopa County Head Start Policy Council direction, and local, state, and federal policy and guidance
Develops and implements the department's and division’s strategic goals and operational/budget objectives, as well as implements programmatic and operational best practices to deliver effective and efficient service by creating divisional policies and procedures
Oversees and monitors change management and project management and ensures policies, organizational structure, business processes, and management practices align with and support an innovative, integrated, client-centered, outcome-focused culture
Performs a full range of supervisory responsibilities over assigned staff, including but not limited to establishing workload standards, determining work priorities, developing performance plans, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching staff, and hiring new staff
Ensures effective management of all division staff, including adherence to department and county policies and procedures, and works cross-divisionally to ensure comprehensive service delivery for communities and clients
Actively participates as a member of the Department’s Executive Team, including the additional activities assigned to this team
Builds, develops, and oversees community partnerships, contracts, and agreements with various entities, including governmental organizations, public schools, and health, mental health, and nutrition service providers, in addition to interfacing, developing, and maintaining effective relationships with elected and appointed officials of local, state, and federal governmental jurisdictions, including but not limited to the US Department of Health and Human Services Region 9 Office of Head Start, Arizona Departments of Education and Economic Security, as well as non-profit and private sector service providers to identify goals and objectives
Works effectively with the Policy Council and committees to ensure active participation in service planning and mobilizing community resources
Provides local, state, and regional leadership in Head Start programming through participation in the Arizona Head Start Association and the National Head Start Association
Qualification
Required
Six years of professional program administration and/or implementation experience, which included fiscal and grant management
Three years of administration of a large human service program, including supervision and managerial administration
45 CFR §1302.91 (b) An Early Head Start or Head Start director must, at a minimum, have a baccalaureate degree and experience in supervision of staff, fiscal management, and administration
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
Must complete a medical exam that includes screening for tuberculosis (TB)
Preferred
Experience in Early Head Start, Head Start, or a closely related program management experience, which includes supervisory duties
Extensive executive experience managing large government human service programs, including supervisory duties and managing complex budgets
Extensive experience managing large government human service programs, including staff supervision
Experience with federal, state, or local early childhood care and education program administration
Experience with extensive and complex federal regulations, monitoring, and compliance, and policy implementation
Experience with complex problem-solving, systemic solutions, and assessing community needs that lead to measurable ongoing improvements
Master's degree in Public Administration, Early Childhood Education/Development, Education, or another related field
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
Coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans
Employee assistance program
Wellness incentives
Life insurance
Disability
A group legal plan
Pet insurance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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