Hiring: Program Director (Full-Time | Klamath County) Company: Oregon Child Development Coalition Location: Klamath Falls, OR Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:10:01 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel About the job Required Skills: •Manages and administers the overall county operation within the guidelines of local, state and federal regulations and mandated standards of programs operated. Facilitates the smooth integration of program services and provides leadership to the county team of staff and parents. •Planning, developing, and implementing local work-plans, systems and procedures. •Overseeing documenting/collecting of data for Program Information Report (PIR) and conducting community assessments. •Monitoring program service areas to evaluate quality of systems and implementing improvements. •Collaborating with program Specialists to implement program systems and to assess areas of program concerns. •Developing and implementing program improvement plans with appropriate Central Office staff. •Ensuring collaboration and integration between service areas for the implementation of program systems and best practice. •Following local/state ordinances/regulations regarding health, sanitation, fire, etc. in order to secure and maintain center certification(s). Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, business, or strongly related field preferred, with a minimum four years supervisory/management experience preferably in a Head Start program, non-profit organization, or childcare center management, with experience administering and controlling budgets •OR AA/AS degree in ECE with a minimum of six years' experience working in a closely related field such as a childcare center or Head Start program in a supervisory capacity, with strong administrative experience and obtain level four of professional registry within six months. •Must be registered with Oregon’s Central Background Registry (CBR) through the Dept. of Early Learning & Care (DELC). •Demonstrated capacity to pass an agency sponsored physical examination. TB test documented. •This position is an authorized driver and must possess current driver’s license, good driving record, and auto insurance coverage as defined by OCDC Policy. •Must be computer literate with working knowledge of IBM computers, MS Windows Microsoft Word, and other applicable software. Knowledge of Excel spreadsheet highly desirable. •Knowledge of the Migrant Head Start, Parent-Child Center, and Oregon Pre-Kindergarten programs desirable. •Demonstrate knowledge and strong commitment to the laws that protect children in the State of Oregon. •Must enjoy working with and be sensitive to the needs of low income and minority families. •Current First Aid and CPR cards with infant CPR. Compensation: •$81,600 - $102,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Placement within the range is determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!