Center Education Supervisor AA (49548)

POSITION: CENTER ED SUPERVISOR II
REPORTS TO: CENTER DIRECTOR
PAY RANGE LEVEL I: N/A
PAY RANGE LEVEL II: 16.0
PAY RANGE LEVEL III: 17.0
PROGRAM FUNDS: GAA N/A WIC N/A HS 100% MHS N/A CWR N/A
TIME ALLOCATIONS: CORP. N/A FIELD SITES 100% KITCHEN N/A WIC N/A CWR N/A
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: DIRECTS THE WORK OF DIRECT SERVICE PERSONNEL
SCHEDULE: FULL-TIME
REVISION DATE: 3/8/2021


GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Center Director ensures the provision of quality early childhood education experiences for enrolled children in the center. Oversees, supervises and participates in the daily operations of classrooms as assigned. Supervises education staff as assigned. Responsible for maintaining compliance with performance standards and all other applicable regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS - Level II

Program Management (100%)
• Ensures the provision of quality early childhood education experiences through the implementation of program adapted curriculum, child assessments, appropriately designed environments that meet health and safety standards, and effective classroom management including appropriate adult/child interactions.
• Generates, collects and/or maintains, current, accurate, organized, written and electronic records and reports as required (i.e. sign-in sheets, in-kind, payroll).
• Under the direction of the Center Director ensures that classrooms are appropriately staffed (including ensuring substitutes are available to cover staff absences) and that classrooms are adequately equipped
• Provides guidance and support to education staff as identified
• Supports recruitment efforts as assigned.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations (Head Start performance standards, licensing, labor laws, etc.) and agency policies and procedures.
• Under the direction of the Center Director ensures that classrooms are appropriately staffed (including ensuring substitutes are available to cover staff absences) and that classrooms are adequately equipped
• Provides guidance and support to education staff as identified
• Supports recruitment efforts as assigned.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations (Head Start performance standards, licensing, labor laws, etc.) and agency policies and procedures.
• Promotes productive, effective relationships among center staff, and ensures collaboration between center staff and parents and maintains confidentiality regarding client and personnel issues, information, and records.
• Helps to develop good public relations that promote the Program and Agency as a valuable resource in the community
• Assists with orienting new staff and volunteers with on-site procedures, safety routines and other requirements, as assigned
• Assists in ensuring compliance of overall operations of program procedures and services.
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of center staff, as assigned.
• Promotes positive communication through assisting the Center Director with the following: conducting site meetings; ensure that parent meetings and events are properly scheduled and carried out; ensure that parent and staff concerns/complaints are addressed in a timely manner; serve as liaison between the Center(s) and Program Administration.
• Assists with Monitor center(s) budget for classroom, janitorial supplies, and food program, as assigned.
• Oversees the purchasing, tracking and distribution of these items as assigned.
• Completes necessary forms, reports, monitoring and documentation to support site operations.
• Oversee other staff members, in the daily cleaning and maintenance of the center.
• Limited classroom teaching responsibility
• Supports the Agency Safety program.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.


SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
• Collects and submits accurate and timely reports as assigned.
• Ability to take the lead on projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.


ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS - Level III

Program Management (100%)
• Ability to perform all duties assigned in Level II above. Increased pay rate is based on education.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, education, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development (also may require 3 units with a "C" grade or better in Early Childhood Education administration)
• Minimum 1-year experience (minimum 3 hours/day for 50 days within a 6 months period is equal to one-year experience);
• Prior supervisory experience is desirable.
• May be required to complete three units of Early Childhood Education course work with a "C" grade or better relating to infants and/or toddlers.
• Bilingual, bi-literate, English/Spanish, English/Punjabi, English/Hmong, and/or other language
ability based on program needs preferred.
• State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work.
• Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance, or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of parents or employees of organization.
• Bilingual/biliterate (English/Spanish, English/Hmong or English/Punjabi) and/or other language ability may be required based on program needs.
• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compare rate, ratio and percent.
• Ability to understand and use a variety of computer applications and appropriate software, including spreadsheets, word processing; and workplace electronic technology, including internet access, networking and email.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized or not standardized situation.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to diversity and understanding the needs of families from different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of sound medical, dental and nutritional practices for young children.
• Awareness of community resources and services.
• Effective organizational and time management skills including ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to problem-solve and be proactive.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively and professionally with supervisor, coworkers, parents, children and members of the community.
• Ability to travel occasionally within and outside the Head Start service area.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends for family child care/parent trainings, parent center committee meetings and recruitment events.
• Ability to learn and comply with Head Start Performance Standards, Federal, State and local laws concerning the operation of child care centers.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, education, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development (also may require 3 units with a "C" grade or better in Early Childhood Education administration)
• Minimum 1-year experience (minimum 3 hours/day for 50 days within a 6 months period is equal to one-year experience);
• Prior supervisory experience is desirable.
• May be required to complete three units of Early Childhood Education course work with a "C" grade or better relating to infants and/or toddlers.
• Bilingual, bi-literate, English/Spanish, English/Punjabi, English/Hmong, and/or other language
ability based on program needs preferred.
• State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work.
• Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance, or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.