Center Supervisor - 1636

Position Summary:

Manages the day-to-day operation of the center, including: supervision, monitoring and evaluation of Instructional Staff. The Center Supervisor ensures the curriculum planning, record keeping, family and community partnerships in accordance with Performance Standards and State regulations. The Center Supervisor is responsible for educational supplies and material orders within the budget and the implementation of the Head Start Performance Standards. Supports CAPSLO’s mission by ensuring the operation of the center is run effectively to support as many children and families as possible within the community it operates.

Required Education and Experience:

Center Supervisor – Level I

1. AA/AS In Early Childhood Education (EC) or Child Development (CD)

Or

1. AA/AS in related field with 24 units in EC or CD (*1)

Plus

1. 1 year supervisory experience (*2)
2. Current Site Supervisor Permit or higher (*3)
3. Three I/T College Units

Center Supervisor – Level II

1. BA/BS in Early Childhood Education (EC) or Child Development (CD)

Or

1. BA/BS in a related field with 12 units in EC or CD (*1)

Plus

1. 1 year supervisory experience (*2)
2. Current Site Supervisor Permit or higher (*3)
3. Three I/T College Units

*Units in ECE/CD include coursework in early childhood education/child development and at least one course in each of the following core areas:

1. child/human growth and development
2. child, family and community, or child and family relations
3. programs/curriculum. Must have received passing grade of “C” or better or credit

*Experience must be in a licensed day care center, comparable home daycare or group child care program for children ages 0 - 5 under the supervision of a person who would qualify as a Center Supervisor. College internships and labs served in a licensed day care center will count as experience.
*Must hold appropriate Site Supervisor Permit or higher or qualify for the permit an appropriate prior to beginning employment and apply within 60 days of commencing employment. State Child Development program requires permit be held prior to beginning employment (Temporary County Certificates also acceptable).
 

Preferred Education and Experience:

CLASS reliable and maintains reliability annually.

License & Certifications:

1. Must renew and maintain a valid Site Supervisor Permit or higher at all times.
2. Must provide certificates of completion of approved pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training within 30 days of hire. Employee is responsible for renewing and maintaining a valid CPR/first aid certification at all times.
3. Must complete 16 hours of training on preventative health practices, as required by Health and Safety Code within 30 days of hire.
4. Must complete Safety Training (Performance Standards: 1302.47) within three months of hire.

Essential Functions:

1. Ensures daily that the overall program quality offered at the Center Level adheres to all State laws and licensing regulations, the Federal Head Start Performance Standards, CAPSLO Personnel Policies and Procedures and instructions from the Area Managers, MSHS Deputy Director and CYFS Division Director.
2. Guides, monitors and ensures that the Service Plans are implemented. Monitors compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
3. Identifies training needs of Center Instructional Staff and provides training, support, evaluation and direction required for program effectiveness and professional development.
4. Participates in planning, development and implementation of training with Area Managers, Consultants and Coordinators and Program Specialists.
5. Documents and tracks appropriate form(s) to ensure all the program requirements are met in the mandated time frame as per the Head Start Performance Standards. Ensures that all center staff documents are tracked as required.
6. Keeps up-to-date on the CYFS Policies and Procedures and reference the policies and procedures for training purposes and to guide the day-to-day operation of the Program.
7. Plans and conducts Staff Meeting minimum of once a month. Provides Area Manager with planned agenda and with minutes after each meeting. The Staff Meetings will include training, center issues and planning.
8. Ensures that the center environment (indoors and outdoors) is developmentally appropriate, safe, and offers children a wide variety of experiences.
9. Reviews Lesson Plans to insure input from families, staff, children, consultants and the Coordinators and Specialists.
10. Monitors the required screening and ongoing assessment of children according to policies and procedures and as required by the Head Start Performance Standards.
11. Ensures that the program’s Transition Plan for children and families is implemented.
12. Implements the Federal Performance Standards for Children with Disabilities in the Head Start Program with assistance and input from the Area Manager.
13. Implements, as a member of a multidisciplinary team, each child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP)/Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and participates in case conferencing, as needed.

EOE/ V/ ADA/ Drug Free Workplace/ Asset Infused Organization. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.