Supervisor

Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY: The Site Supervisor is responsible for the management and operations of the Head Start/Early Head Start Center, staffing, and early childhood programming. The Site Supervisor will ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory and legal regulations. In addition, The Site Supervisor will work as part of the Management team under the direction of the Assistant Director of Operations. Duties/Responsibilities * Develop and foster relationships with families, staff, and community providers. * Ensure a welcoming, safe, and healthy environment for children and staff. * Supervise staff and assist the Director, Assistant Director, Specialists, and Coordinators in monitoring compliance, supporting instruction, training, counseling, and evaluating staff. * Ensure the tracking of necessary data and provide reports as needed. * Assist administration in implementing practices and requirements to meet Head Start Performance standards and guidelines. Serves as the administration's "voice" in the center. * Assist in the implementation of seamless, integrated services for children and families by adhering to program-specific work plans, policies, and procedures. * Other duties as assigned. COMPETENCIES: * Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures. * Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail. * Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. * Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities. * Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. * Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. * Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. * Written & Oral Communication - Speaks and writes clearly; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Speaks and writes clearly and informatively; Varies communication style to meet needs; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. * Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or a combination of education and related experience. * Three (3) years of successfully supervising staff. * Experience working with school-age children and knowledge of child development and services to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and families. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? * Group Health Insurance Plans * Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance * Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options * 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable * Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA) * Comprehensive benefit time package * Employee Assistance Program * Bereavement time & Religious Holidays To access the job description and salary range document, please click JOB ID# 14215 AT CREC: External Job Opportunities | Careers | Hartford, Connecticut