site supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

A Childcare Center Site Supervisor is a leadership role responsible for directing all operations at a single location, including staff supervision, curriculum coordination, and ensuring compliance with licensing regulations. They bridge the gap between administration and classroom instruction, focusing on high-quality care, staff development, and parent communication. 

Key Responsibilities

• Staff Leadership: Mentoring teachers, providing feedback, conducting evaluations, and overseeing classroom staff and volunteers.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintaining compliance with state regulations, licensing requirements, and health/safety standards.
• Curriculum Development: Coordinating developmentally appropriate curriculum and ensuring quality instruction.
• Operations Management: Handling daily routines, scheduling, enrollment, and administrative tasks.
• Family Engagement: Addressing parent inquiries and building positive relationships. 

Qualifications (Typical for California)

• Education: Typically requires an Associate’s degree (or 60 units) with at least 24 Early Childhood Education (ECE)/Child Development (CD) units.
• Specific Training: Usually requires 6 semester units in administration and 2 units in adult supervision.
• Experience: requires at least 350 days of experience (working 3+ hours per day) within 4 years,.
• Permit: A valid Child Development Site Supervisor Permit issued by the state is often required.

Common Skills

• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of child development theories and practices.
• Organizational skills for maintaining records and scheduling.
• Problem-solving abilities to handle staff and parent concerns.