City of Oakland

Head Start Program Director

City of Oakland

Oakland, CAFull Time Exempt from Civil ServicePosted Mar 11, 2026

Job description

To view the full Recruitment Brochure click HERE This recruitment may close at any time, interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The Head Start Program Director reports to the Director of Human Services, or their designee, leads a team of professionals, and is responsible for the direction, management, and implementation of the Head Start/Early Head Start Birth-to-Five program.

The Head Start Program Director continuously monitors the progress on meeting child outcomes and school readiness goals with the deliberate intent of meeting or exceeding the national average for child outcomes. The position oversees 6 direct reports, a department budget of $25 million, and staff...