Early Head Start Site Supervisor

Overview

Join our team of professionals at our newly opened, state of the art Early Childhood Center located on Liberty Street in Trenton/Hamilton, New Jersey

 

This position has a dual role, the Site Supervisor will oversee day-to-day operations, as well as the supervision and training of staff in a CHSofNJ Early Head Start center to ensure quality program services in a positive nurturing environment for children.  The Site Supervisor responsibilities include supervision of the educational services; guiding curriculum and program planning, development, and training; serving as a resource for teaching staff; analyzing data and completing reports related to the provision of educational services; supervision of classroom staff.

 

Schedule: 35 Hours Per Week

Salary: $57,000.00/annual = $31.31 per hour

Signing Bonus Offer: $2,000.00

Responsibilities

• Direct supervisor of Infant/Toddler Teachers-Caregivers and Caregiver/Floaters.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a safe, clean, healthy, and productive work environment, including both indoor and outdoor facility.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, federal and state regulation, and knowledge of licensing requirements.
• Supervise center staff and ensure the completion of performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Maintain record keeping and reporting systems to ensure accurate information, with timely completion and follow-up.
• Actively participate in parent or group meetings, community collaborations and affiliations in order to advocate for Early Head Start children and families.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of the developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment of School Readiness goals.
• Oversee supervision and management of children by the teachers in the classroom in order to ensure a safe, clean and healthy learning environment.
• On-going professional development through education, role modeling, and providing training and resources.
• Ensure that teachers conduct home visits for children in accordance with Early Head Start performance standards.
• Use TS Gold to check lesson plans and individualizations and provide feedback.

 

 

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required; preferably within Early Childhood Education

 

Experience Qualifications:

Minimum of three years experience supervising and a minimum of five years working in Early Head Start.

 

Other Qualifications: Must have a car and valid driver's license as some travel is required.

 

Qualifications:

• Ability to write reports and correspondence, and read and interpret documents.
• Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, and Publisher and TS Gold. ChildPlus software or equivalent a plus.
• Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in group settings for program enhancement needs.
• Ability to supervise and manage staff efficiently and effectively within the guidelines of CHSofNJ Head Start policies and mandates.
• Ability to train staff on child development, on-going assessment process, and best practices.
• Work collaboratively with Human Resources and Early Head Start Center Based Manger to resolve personnel issues with education staff at all sites.
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively.

 

 

Employment Type: OTHER