Conducting Family Services Staff Interviews
This resource offers sample interview questions that Head Start managers, supervisors, and directors can use when hiring family services professionals and home visitors.
Human Resources
Head Start programs are only as good as their people. Explore resources on this topic to ensure that staff members and volunteers have the credentials and competencies needed to provide quality Head Start services. Learn ways to safeguard program staff’s health, wellness, and engagement, and to emphasize training and professional development. Find a range of instructional resources, including federal and regional training, technical assistance (TTA) staff, and online materials.
5-step Recruitment Strategy for Hiring Family Services Staff
Family services staff are essential to engaging families in Head Start programs. Thoughtful and intentional recruitment strategies can help you find and hire qualified candidates who are a good fit for the role.
Guide to Developing Job Descriptions for Family Services Staff
This resource is designed to inform and guide the development of a comprehensive job description for family services professionals who work directly with families in Head Start programs.
Conducting Effective Interviews
Learn how to conduct effective interviews in today’s ECE landscape.
Tips from Parents to Support Parent Employment in Head Start Programs
Explore the key milestones described by parents that led to employment in a Head Start program. Learn and implement parent-recommended strategies to support parent employment in your program.
HR Matters
These animated videos describe HR best practices and related resources to support programs address personnel needs.
Using a Sorting Activity to Prioritize Recruiting Metrics
Using a sorting activity to prioritize 17 recruiting metrics programs may want to consider as they analyze their talent acquisition and hiring practices.
Background Checks FAQs
Find answers to FAQs around background checks for staff, contractors, and volunteers in a Head Start program.
Head Start Staff Qualifications
Head Start programs must ensure all staff, consultants, and contractors have sufficient knowledge, training, experience, and competencies to fulfill the roles and duties of their position. FInd the resources to understand these requirements.
Home-Based Staff Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills
Learn more about home-based staff qualifications and how programs ensure that each staff member, consultant, and contractor has the qualifications and competencies to provide high-quality services.