Childcare Partnership Supervisor (3187)

Lutheran Services Florida • West Palm Beach, FL

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant. LSF is seeking a talented Childcare Partnership Supervisor who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. The Childcare Partnership Supervisor will have oversight of record-keeping and monitoring systems and development of community child care partnerships. This role works in collaboration with the Head Start Director, program consultants/managers, and community child care providers to deliver Early Head Start (EHS) services. The supervisor must meet requirements per Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state, and/or agency policies and procedures, and participates in the HS/EHS Quality Assurance efforts.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, Business Management or a related field.
• Minimum five years professional leadership/management and supervisory experience preferably in an educational non-profit.
• Significant experience in administration, including balancing regulatory requirements with budget constraints and growing community needs.
• Preschool CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) Certification within 6 months from date of hire and maintain certification/reliability renewal annually.
• Infant/Toddler CLASS Certification within 6 months from date of hire and maintain certification/reliability renewal annually, if applicable.
• Successful completion of a Level II background screening and drug screening prior to hiring.
• Ability to determine and prioritize demanding workload while being flexible to emergent/unplanned needs and situations.
• Significant decision making and problem solving in many areas including the allocation of resources to program components, supervisory issues, scheduling and provision of program services.
• Ability to handle highly stressful and sensitive situations in a professional manner.
• Ability to interpret and implement complex policies and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in all employee interactions.
• Frequent sitting for long periods using computer keyboard, telephone and other office machines.
• Strong organization and time management skills, ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Occasional standing to file documents, make copies, faxing etc.
• Strong knowledge of theories and practices of Early Childhood Education/Development and Family/Social Services with focus on Infant/Toddler development.
• Experience in design and delivery of training.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including internet and e-mail.
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail are required and the candidate must be able to meet designated deadlines.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Head Start Early Head Start and EHS-CCP experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the design of EHS internal structures, systems and policies.
• Ensures adequate systems in place to maintain highest quality of EHS services to children and families in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Ensures consistency in EHS service delivery with attention to inclusive practices and integration of component areas; encourage continuous improvement of systems.
• Ensures coordination among service area components, across levels and within the organization.
• Participates in development of EHS program and Community Child Care interagency agreements and contracts.
• Prepares annual Program Information Report (PIR) as it relates to EHS.
• Monitor Child Care Partner (CCP) sites, classrooms and Family Day Care homes ensuring appropriate Infant & Toddler child development equipment, furniture and materials.
• Maintains inventory list for each child care partner site and family child care home.
• Monitors children’s files to ensure quality, completeness, and compliance with local, state, and Federal regulations.
• Monitors Child Care Partner activites, in collaboration with local program partners, ensuring CCP progress towards goal attainment in accredition, state regulations, certification and Health and Safety.
• Coordinate with content area staff for parent involvement, social services, health, nutrition, disabilities, and education services for compliance.
• Responsible for conducting follow up conferences with CCP Directors and Educators immediately following onsite visits.
• Establishes and maintains relationships and collaborations with public school districts, systems of higher education, and other community agencies and partners.
• Attends interagency organizational and planning meetings as appropriate.
• Participates in professional development activities and organized community events for Inkind and community awareness.
• Participates in the development of collaborations and facility development for future expansion of families and/or services.
• Assists Head Start Director in development of EHS-CCP program budgets.
• Participates in weekly Case Management Team meetings.
• Designs and delivers training in areas of expertise.
• Monitors formal performance appraisals and professional development training plans for each EHS-CCP.
• Designs the EHS CCP staff Training and Technical Assistance Plan and works in collaboration with Program leadership staff to incorporate into the larger grant overall T&TA plan.
• In collaboration with Program leadership, leads the design and ongoing grant application process specific to the EHS service area.
• Monitors Child Care Partners required license and education credentials for in accordance with LSF Children and Head Start Services policies and procedures.
• Monitor Child Care Partner required health & TB screenings.
• Initiate and process for verification of all purchases or expenditures, including but not limited to, consultants, Child Care Provider attendance (training) and purchase orders.
• Interact with members of the community, other agencies and Policy Council as needed.
• Makes regular formal presentations to parents, staff, and community groups to provide information and ensure collaboration and promote advocacy.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees