Head Start - Education Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Under the direction and guidance of the Program Manager of Child Services, the Education Supervisor is responsible for supervision and oversight of the day-to-day operations of Head Start centers. The Education Supervisor communicates with families and community representatives; supervises, monitors and trains all center staff; monitors compliance in all aspects of Head Start Performance Standards, State of Michigan Standards of Quality, and Child Care Licensing Regulations. The Education Supervisor will serve as the program administrator on the child care license of the center they are assigned to.

The Education Supervisor I supervises up to 6 classrooms, Education Supervisor II supervises more than 6 classrooms.

This position will work 44 weeks per year. The position is full time during all scheduled working periods.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field.

Knowledge and experience in developmentally appropriate practice, interactions and early childhood environments.

Must have or complete a minimum of two (2) semester hours or 3 CEUs in childcare administration within six (6) months of hire in accordance with the Michigan Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers

Must have or complete within one (1) year of hire; Intro to Creative Curriculum; Pyramid Model Training

Two to five years of related and progressively more responsible experience in classroom teaching. Supervisory experience in the area of Early Childhood is preferred.

Must have strong supervisory, leadership and communication skills; experience in conflict resolution.

*Requirements are based on the Head Start Program Performance Standards and the Michigan Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers and are subject to change

Position Duties/Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of assigned center(s), ensuring smooth workflow and alignment with agency goals

Establish and maintain a positive, healthy, and safe work and learning environment

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including Head Start Performance Standards and Michigan Child Care Licensing requirements

Monitor implementation of education services, school readiness goals, and the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF)

Participate in program planning, goal setting, and continuous quality improvement efforts

Represent the program positively within the community, coordinate efforts with community and Head Start classrooms (field trips, foster grandparent program, intern/practicum students, substitutes, volunteers)

Provide direct supervision to Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Classroom Assistants, Clerical Staff, Building Aides as assigned

Conduct interviews for the education department with the Program Manager of Child Services 

Implement and support a structured 90-day onboarding plan for new classroom staff in collaboration with HR Generalist and PD Manager

Complete annual staff evaluations and 90-day staff evaluations within required timelines

Ensure staff compliance with internal policies and procedures. Work closely with the program manager, head start program director, HR generalist, and HR director to prepare and issue corrective action plans and separations of employment when appropriate.