Center Education Supervisor AA (49548)

E CENTER•Oroville, CA

10d•$26 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Center Director, this position ensures the provision of quality early childhood education experiences for enrolled children in the center. It involves overseeing, supervising, and participating in the daily operations of assigned classrooms and supervising assigned education staff. The role is responsible for maintaining compliance with performance standards and all other applicable regulations.

Requirements

Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development (also may require 3 units with a “C” grade or better in Early Childhood Education administration)
Minimum 1-year experience (minimum 3 hours/day for 50 days within a 6 months period is equal to one-year experience)
State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal records clearance before beginning work.
Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance, or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.
Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of parents or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compare rate, ratio and percent.
Ability to understand and use a variety of computer applications and appropriate software, including spreadsheets, word processing; and workplace electronic technology, including internet access, networking and email.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized or not standardized situation.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to diversity and understanding the needs of families from different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Knowledge of sound medical, dental and nutritional practices for young children.
Awareness of community resources and services.
Effective organizational and time management skills including ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Ability to problem-solve and be proactive.
Ability to work and communicate effectively and professionally with supervisor, coworkers, parents, children and members of the community.
Ability to travel occasionally within and outside the Head Start service area.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends for family child care/parent trainings, parent center committee meetings and recruitment events.
Ability to learn and comply with Head Start Performance Standards, Federal, State and local laws concerning the operation of child care centers.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience is desirable.
May be required to complete three units of Early Childhood Education course work with a “C” grade or better relating to infants and/or toddlers.
Bilingual, bi-literate, English/Spanish, English/Punjabi, English/Hmong, and/or other language ability based on program needs preferred.
Bilingual/biliterate (English/Spanish, English/Hmong or English/Punjabi) and/or other language ability may be required based on program needs.

Responsibilities

Ensures the provision of quality early childhood education experiences through the implementation of program adapted curriculum, child assessments, appropriately designed environments that meet health and safety standards, and effective classroom management including appropriate adult/child interactions.
Generates, collects and/or maintains, current, accurate, organized, written and electronic records and reports as required (i.e. sign-in sheets, in-kind, payroll).
Ensures that classrooms are appropriately staffed (including ensuring substitutes are available to cover staff absences) and that classrooms are adequately equipped.
Provides guidance and support to education staff as identified.
Supports recruitment efforts as assigned.
Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations (Head Start performance standards, licensing, labor laws, etc.) and agency policies and procedures.
Promotes productive, effective relationships among center staff, and ensures collaboration between center staff and parents and maintains confidentiality regarding client and personnel issues, information, and records.
Helps to develop good public relations that promote the Program and Agency as a valuable resource in the community.
Assists with orienting new staff and volunteers with on-site procedures, safety routines and other requirements, as assigned.
Assists in ensuring compliance of overall operations of program procedures and services.
Supervises and evaluates the performance of center staff, as assigned.
Promotes positive communication through assisting the Center Director with the following: conducting site meetings; ensure that parent meetings and events are properly scheduled and carried out; ensure that parent and staff concerns/complaints are addressed in a timely manner; serve as liaison between the Center(s) and Program Administration.
Assists with monitoring center(s) budget for classroom, janitorial supplies, and food program, as assigned.
Oversees the purchasing, tracking and distribution of these items as assigned.
Completes necessary forms, reports, monitoring and documentation to support site operations.
Oversees other staff members, in the daily cleaning and maintenance of the center.
Limited classroom teaching responsibility.
Supports the Agency Safety program.
Collects and submits accurate and timely reports as assigned.
Ability to take the lead on projects as assigned.
Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.