New Haven, Connecticut, United States · On-site
Description Purpose of the Role The Head Start Board Member plays a critical role in providing governance, oversight, and strategic guidance to ensure the program fulfills its mission of promoting school readiness and su…
Skills: Governance, Fiduciary Oversight, Strategic Planning, Early Childhood Education, Child Development
New Haven, Connecticut, United States • On-site
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Provide governance, fiduciary oversight, and strategic guidance to ensure the Head Start program promotes school readiness for low-income families. Monitor program effectiveness, financial health, and compliance with federal and state Performance Standards.
Requires a professional background in early childhood education, child development, or social services. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a commitment to the mission of Head Start.
Description
Purpose of the Role
The Head Start Board Member plays a critical role in providing governance, oversight, and strategic
guidance to ensure the program fulfills its mission of promoting school readiness and supporting the
healthy development of children from low-income families.
Board members who have a background in early childhood bring valuable subject matter expertise
that strengthens the program’s delivery of high-quality education, family engagement, and child
development services, while ensuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
This is a volunteer position that requires a commitment to active participation. Board members are
expected to attend a minimum of eight meetings per year. There may also be opportunities for travel,
both in-state and out-of-state, to participate in conferences and professional development activities.
Key Responsibilities
Program Oversight & Quality Improvement
Strategic Planning & Advocacy
Collaboration & Accountability
Requirements
Required
Preferred
Core Competencies
Developing children, families and the community for life.
Lulac Head Start Inc is a government administration company based out of 375 James St, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.
Offices: 250 Cedar St, New Haven, Connecticut 06519, US · 106 Haven St, New Haven, Connecticut 06513, US
Developing children, families and the community for life.
Lulac Head Start Inc is a government administration company based out of 375 James St, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.
Offices: 250 Cedar St, New Haven, Connecticut 06519, US · 106 Haven St, New Haven, Connecticut 06513, US
