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.
Talent Acquisition
Building a workforce that meets program needs is the top objective of all recruitment and hiring practices.
These resources cover the full range of talent acquisition activities, including recruiting and interviewing candidates and onboarding new employees.
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.
Address Program Needs with Talent Acquisition Strategies
Use talent acquisition to find the right person for the right position at the right time.
Employing Values-based Recruitment in Hiring Practices
Explore how a values-based recruitment strategy can place organizational fit at the forefront of your hiring process.
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.
Employee Retention Strategies You Can Apply Today
Use this form to identify action steps your program can implement immediately to promote staff retention.