Campus Supervisor I (Early Childhood & Education)

Mission Neighborhood Centers•San Francisco, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Early Education Program Director, this role is responsible for providing high-quality learning experiences for young children, promoting independence, curiosity, and problem-solving skills. The Campus Supervisor I will also select and supervise teaching staff, ensuring compliance with Head Start, California Department of Education, California Department of Social Services, and Mission Neighborhood Center's policies and procedures. This position is located at the MNC 18th St Campus.

Requirements

BA Degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Development (ECD) or related field.
State of California Child Development Site Supervisor (required) or Program Director Level Permit (preferred).
Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ & FBI)
Clearance of Child Abuse Index (CACI)
Current Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter)
Current Immunizations (TB, Influenza, MMR, Pertussis) (every 2 years thereafter)
Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter)
Must be registered with the Early Care & Education Workforce Registry
Must attend trainings that are required by funders (might be an evening or Saturday)
Bilingual, bi-literate preferred; English/Spanish or other language ability based on program needs.
Independent thinker, possess excellent customer service skills, professional attitude, a high level of personal integrity, maturity, and business judgment required.
Able to multi-task, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, able to do presentations and to maintain confident information.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Well-organized professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to remain tactful under pressure and present a professional demeanor and communication style with co-workers in a multicultural setting.
Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and multi-line phone system.
Ability to set priorities and standards of performance.
Ability to develop plans by which work can be accomplished.
Proficiency with general office equipment, fax, copier, printer, phone, and computer.
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit approximately 40% of the time, walk 20% of the time and stand 40% of the time.
The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to type or handle, feel, and operate objects.
The employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
Must be able to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl and work with children on the floor for extended periods of time.
The employee is frequently required to speak and listen.
Specific vision abilities of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

5+ years in a preschool and/or infant/toddler classroom setting.
3+ years of program management.
3+ years of supervisory experience mentoring, coaching and training of staff.
3+ years community-based experience in a setting working with families and community organizations who have experienced poverty, crisis, trauma, and other adverse events.
Must have a 16-hour certification in training and experience in the principles of child health, safety and nutrition.
Experience implementing Creative Curriculum for Preschool and PITC and/or project-based curricula.
Current or Previous Head Start Parent.

Responsibilities

Instruct children and parents on topics such as nutrition, self-care, social skills, motor skills, and language skills to optimize development and enhance parenting skills.
Use English to assist ESL learners and expand vocabulary for English speakers.
Implement academic, behavior, family events, health, and nutrition plans.
Role-model and ensure team support for specialized services for children with special needs.
Assist children with personal hygiene practices like hand washing and tooth brushing.
Carry out small group activities to support individual/group needs and deliver services in compliance with guidelines.
Use positive discipline techniques to guide children's behavior.
Observe children in all developmental domains and document observations according to policy and procedures within timelines.
Monitor conversations, manners, cleanup activities, and listening skills to demonstrate appropriate social behavior.
Demonstrate awareness of the entire group, including maintaining appropriate adult-to-child ratios.
Organize indoor/outdoor, quiet/active, and field trip activities appropriate to the age group.
Conduct home visits and parent-teacher conferences (ILP's) in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and program policies.
Act as a support and resource person for families, assisting teachers in case managing specific needs, advocating for parents, and encouraging parent involvement.
Inform parents about daily classroom routines, expectations, policies, field trips, and volunteer opportunities.
Communicate with parents about observed incidents regarding their child.
Encourage and motivate parents to participate in all levels of the Head Start Program.
Obtain all required classroom parental signatures, such as on incident reports and field trip permission slips.
Assist volunteers and parents in working with children, ensuring proper health practices, food handling, and supervision.
Supervise and evaluate center teaching staff in all areas of performance and employment requirements.
Approve timesheets, compensatory time, sick leave, vacation, and any other leave.
Maintain accurate records of employee absences, work hours, immunizations, physical exams, fingerprints, professional development, and other required documentation.
Initiate, participate in, and make recommendations regarding personnel recruitment, selection, transfers, promotions, disciplinary actions, or dismissal.
Train, supervise, and monitor teaching staff in writing and implementing appropriate weekly classroom lesson plans.
Organize and monitor a system of specific tasks to ensure equitable work distribution among teaching staff.
Assume coverage in the absence of teaching staff and remain flexible with staffing schedules.
Ensure the maintenance and filing of appropriate forms and documents in children's files.
Prepare and submit complete and accurate reports as required.
Engage substitutes or volunteers to ensure sufficient adult presence in the classroom.
Work with staff and parents to ensure required dental exams, physical exams, and screenings are completed for each child.
Maintain flexibility in changing planned activities according to children's interests.
Conduct 45-day developmental screenings and three developmental assessments (DRDP-2015) for each child.
Ensure that enrollment timelines (30, 45, and 90 days) are met for home visits, mental health notes, developmental screenings, ASQ-3, ASQ-SE, vision & hearing screenings.
Assist in performing height and weight measurements of children twice a year.
Complete monthly meal counts and records of daily attendance for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Complete and track Department of Education Attendance Register, 801-A Form, and Best Interest Day Forms.
Participate in staff/parent conferences, IEPs, and meetings of other teaching staff.
Organize the campus parent committee and elect officers and representatives.
Maintain classroom equipment, work areas, and student files for availability, reliable information, and a safe/sanitary environment.
Carry out Health & Safety Checklist, correct deficiencies, and report major repairs.
Perform minor repairs and maintenance in the classroom as needed.
Clean facilities, equipment, refrigerator, and playground area.
Keep labeled classroom areas and objects.
Rotate a variety of materials on low open shelves for children's independent use.
Set up and serve meals and snacks to meet nutritional needs.
Check and sign for food and food service supplies upon delivery.
Check the temperature of food delivery, log temperature, and follow procedures for heating and storage.
Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns.
Assist in the maintenance of equipment and emergency supplies.
Follow Head Start/CDE/CLD policies and procedures in reporting suspected child abuse.
Attend meetings and/or workshops for conveying and gathering information and professional development.
Follow timekeeping policies and procedures and approve timesheets.
Provide exceptional customer service.
Represent the Company in a professional manner.
Maintain personal safety, use personal protection equipment (PPE), and follow Company policies.
Report all safety issues, accidents, or injuries to the manager.
Use safety walk and carry one child at a time up and down stairs.
Interact positively with team members.
Facilitate positive change.
Partner with supervisor to address department issues or concerns.