Center Manager 2026-2027 School Year

Center Manager HIRING SALARY: $1,852.80 BIWEEKLY THE WACOG DIFFERENCE Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) recognizes and appreciates the strengths of our workforce. We strive to provide a professional and supportive environment where employees can achieve their career goals. The WACOG workforce is encouraged to focus on their strengths and abilities to reach their full potential.

WACOG is the Head Start Grantee for Mohave, La Paz and Yuma Counties. Our programs focus on school readiness for all children and families. As a leader in quality early childhood programs in the area, WACOG is a champion of developmentally appropriate practices. SUMMARY STATEMENT Under general direction, ensure Head Start goals, objectives, activities are implemented at the Center level in accordance with Federal Head Start Performance Standards and established WACOG policies, procedures, and guidelines.

This position is responsible for the daily center operations, to include safety, compliance, and record retention by ensuring the mission and philosophy of WACOG Head Start is clearly defined, understood, and integrated into the daily activities of staff, children, and families. Center Managers will provide direct supervision of center staff including Family Development Advocates (FDAs).

Center Managers with no assigned FDAs shall perform the role of FDA according to that separate job description. For Full description of duties and responsibilities please see the attached job description EOE/ADA Attachment(s): 2525 Center Manager-55-D.pdf