Head Start Team Supervisor-Partnership Sites

Under the direction of the Program Operations Coordinator, the Partnership Team Supervisor is responsible for maintaining regular and on-going communication and support between partnership programs and JFCAC, to ensure compliance of all local, state, and federal regulations.

SCOPE OF WORK

1. Select, train, supervise and evaluate program staff. Work with employees to correct deficiencies and improve performance and recommend disciplinary action when necessary.
2. Communicate areas of performance improvement to staff and promote training that reflects the individual needs of staff and/or the team as a whole.
3. Review and approve supervised employee's time sheet and mileage claim.
4. Assist in coordination of monthly staff meetings and CCT meetings; identify and assign tasks and follow up with team members as necessary.
5. Complete monthly reflective supervision meetings with individual staff members, identifying individual professional development goals, provide necessary level of support, and follow up to ensure goals are met.
6. Provides skill development and mentoring to staff progressing in their position by performing on- the-job technical assistance and mentoring of specific skills.

1. Establishes ongoing communication with Childcare Directors/Principals, and the Head Start Management and Leadership Team to support ongoing monitoring of all local, state, and federal regulations at each partnership location.
2. Coordinates with the Family Coaches, Leadership Team, and Childcare Directors/Principals to identify partnership needs and provide necessary supports to promote high quality services to children and families.
3. Immediately report any safety concerns to the Childcare Director/Principal as well as the Head Start Director. Work with Childcare Director/Principal and Leadership team to establish action plans to correct any safety violations through ongoing communication, documentation, monitoring, and follow up observation.
4. Maintains timely and professional communication with all Childcare Directors/Principals and Staff through various communication platforms.
5. Collaborate with partnership Directors, Principals, and Family Coaches to plan family committee meetings, family events, and other relevant activities at each partnership location.

1. Maintain and monitor records and documentation for all partner (contracted slot) contracts.
2. Maintain accurate inventory records of all federal and state property purchased by JFCAC to support the implementation of federal, state, and local regulations and requirements at each partnership site.
3. Maintains records of all QI monitoring and action plans, sharing any and all information with the Leadership Team.
4. Monitor DHSS licensing reports to ensure compliance with Missouri State Licensing Regulations.
5. Coordinate with Program Operations Coordinator to develop and maintain a system of reporting, approving, and monitoring site expenditures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or a closely related.
2. Bachelor's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 ECE credits preferred.
3. Work experience in early childhood preferred.
4. Experience working with low-income families, childcare, health or education preferred.
5. Supervisory experience preferred.

OTHER REQUIRED CAPABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Able to problem solve, handle crisis, and work with families and children of various cultures and low-income backgrounds.
2. Able to establish positive working relationships with families, agency staff, and community members.
3. Physically able to stand for long periods of time, as well as stooping, squatting, running, and lift an estimated 50 pounds.
4. Able to navigate email, internet, Microsoft Word, and other computer database programs.
5. Must have an active driver's license and will be required to travel in or out of community with own transportation.
6. Advanced computer skills. (Word, Excel, Outlook)