Lead early childhood programs with strategic oversight, regulatory expertise, and staff management at the Benodjenh Center. This is a full time position.

The Benodjenh Center Manager serves as senior operational leader for Head Start, Early Head Start, and Child Care services. The position directs daily operations, curriculum implementation, family engagement, budgets, compliance, and continuous improvement. It also represents the center with Tribal leadership, Policy Council, funding agencies, and community stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead Head Start, Early Head Start, and Child Care programs
Oversee secure, developmentally appropriate daily program operations
Implement curriculum supporting children’s developmental domains
Manage budgets, reports, expenditures,



and grant documentation
Supervise, train, evaluate, and support center staff

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field required
Five years’ early childhood, human services, or administration experience
Five years’ supervisory or management experience
Knowledge of federal, state, Tribal, and funding regulations
Valid unrestricted Michigan Driver’s License and required certifications

Bring leadership, compliance knowledge, and early childhood administration experience to the Benodjenh Center Manager position.

📌 Early Childhood Program Manager Ottawa
🏢 Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP)
📍 Ottawa