Program Supervisor

Program SupervisorThe Program Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Program including planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the daily operations of the Felton Learning Center. Areas of responsibilities include, but are not limited to: staff developing, supervision, and evaluation of the performance of Head Teachers; Supporting the training of all classroom staff; supporting program administration, including strategic planning, visioning, and program compliance. In addition, responsibilities include demonstration teaching, providing consultation, team building, problem-solving, collaborative instructional support, positive and nonevaluative feedback, preparing and planning training. The Program Supervisor is responsible for coaching and supervising the Headteachers, in two (2) main areas: (1) Best practices in Professional ethics, teacher/child, parent/teacher, teacher/teacher relationships, supervision, developmentally appropriate activities, curriculum implementation, observation and evaluation of children. (2) Inclusion of children with special needs in areas of Curriculum, planned activities, individual needs, and identification of unmet needs for the child.Our ideal candidate is someone who enjoys teamwork and working towards strong partnerships with families, children, and staff. He/ She will have proven leadership, interpersonal skills, supervisory experience, and excellent administrative and communication skills that support the integration of services within the child development programs. Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task are also key competencies. We are looking for an individual who truly cares about making our ECE programs a better place for our children, families, staff, and the community at large. Felton currently serves approximately 400 children across five ECE sites in various neighborhoods in San Francisco.Lastly, the Program Supervisor will be tasked with leading the implementation of Felton's continuity of care model, dual language programming, and the intentional implementation of Learning Stories across the site. He/she must be a self-starter; have strong organizational skills, and a high level of independent judgment required in decision making and duty performance. The ideal candidate will be comfortable collaborating with individuals, families, and Community Based Organizations to implement and successfully manage the site. He/she meets with supervisors and/or directors regularly, and performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:BA degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or related field of study required +3 years experience of management, supervision experience in an Infant/ Toddler child development program. Master's in ECE preferredMust hold or be eligible for State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Site Supervisor Permit or aboveMust pass a Department of Justice fingerprint clearance and a Child Abuse Index clearance as required by licensing.Must have demonstrated the ability to create and maintain team effort in the implementation of all FDC programs and projects.Knowledge & Experience working with children with identified special needs.Ability to work with and support staff of varying educational and experiential backgrounds with sensitive leadership, maturity, and stability.Strong communication and interpersonal skills requiredAbility to coordinate various tasks involving various staff person to meet specific deadlines.Must have a thorough knowledge of Title V, Title 17, and Title 22 regulations.Must have demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.Must have excellent writing and oral communication skills.Must adhere to the principles of Early Childhood Education and the NAEYC Code of EthicsKnowledge of State and City Early Childhood Care and Education contracts including PFA/HSA, C-Wages, Vouchers contracts preferred.Knowledge of the Pyramid Teaching Model (CSEFEL), and the California Infant/Toddler Learning, Preschool Learning Foundations and Development Program Guidelines.Knowledge of PITC standards for Infant/Toddler Care and the concepts of responsive/ individualized care and primary groups.Knowledge of and sensitivity to the cultural background of staff, the children, and families.Ability to work independently under broad supervisionAbility to be a team player with a welcoming attitude and flexibilityAbility to demonstrate good judgment and management of crisis situations.Must be able to pass a physical exam, to meet Title 22 regulations as required.Ability to lift 25-40 lbs.Ability to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, lower, and raise self from the floor during classroom activities, and use both hands to grasp securely on a consistent basis. Ability to move quickly in an emergency situation.Candidates who are bi-lingual in Spanish/English, Cantonese/English, encouraged to applyWorking knowledge of a variety of computer software applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel and Access, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat.Additional Information:Reports to: DirectorJob Type: Full-TimeWork Schedule: OnsiteFLSA Status: ExemptSalary Range: $85,000-$95,000 Annually (DOE)Benefits (subject to election and eligibility): Fully-Paid Medical and Dental Plans; Health Reimbursement Card, Paid Time Off (personal, vacation, and sick time), 403B with company match.Applying Instruction:Candidates should apply for the position at our career page "careers.felton.org" OR directly email resumes to "View email address on click.appcast.io".IMP NOTE: Job responsibilities are subject to change according to program requirements.