Director, Operations & Transportation

Job description

Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served. Keep our centers running and our children moving—safely, efficiently, and with care. We’re seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Director of Operations and Transportation to oversee the infrastructure, logistics, and safety systems that power our Head Start programs. From managing facilities and transportation to ensuring compliance and operational excellence, this leadership role is critical to creating the safe, healthy, and effective environments where our children and staff thrive. What You’ll Do: As Director, you will: Lead all site-level operations, including IT, facilities, food services, and transportation across centers, storage sites, and offices. Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local licensing regulations, health codes, and Head Start Performance Standards. Oversee the transportation fleet—vehicle maintenance, insurance, inspections, and driver clearances. Manage...