Early Childhood Supervisor

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Supervisor provides education and care to children ages 18 months to 12 years and trains, mentors, and supervises students from a variety of disciplines at the University of North Dakota. The position operates under the supervision of the Center Director and Assistant Director and is based onsite at the Grand Forks, North Dakota campus. It is classified as exempt, is 40 hours per week, and pays $36,000 or more annually, depending on experience. The supervisor works with a co-teacher to maintain a safe, inclusive, developmentally appropriate classroom; plans learning experiences and lesson plans responsive to children's developmental and classroom needs; observes and documents children's growth; and supports children's health, safety, and well-being. The role also builds partnerships with families, mentors classroom personnel, participates in professional development, and collaborates with colleagues. Employees must follow University policies and applicable licensing, program quality, ethical, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.
Computer literate.
Good interpersonal skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Visa sponsorship for continued employment is not supported.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment in collaboration with a co-teacher.
Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences supporting children's cognitive, social, emotional, language, and physical development.
Observe, assess, and document children's growth and development using approved assessment tools, and develop lesson plans based on individual and classroom needs.
Maintain appropriate supervision and follow health, safety, licensing, and program quality standards to ensure children's health, safety, and well-being.
Build partnerships with families through regular communication, conferences, progress reporting, and collaboration.
Mentor and support student teachers, childcare assistants, volunteers, and other classroom personnel through coaching, modeling, and constructive feedback.
Participate in required professional development and maintain current certifications, licensure requirements, and knowledge of early childhood education best practices.
Collaborate with colleagues to foster a respectful, inclusive, and supportive team environment.
Adhere to University and Learning Center policies, maintain confidentiality, participate in continuous improvement, and contribute to the upkeep of shared learning and work spaces.
Perform physical duties including setting up classroom environments, lifting classroom materials up to 30 pounds, and assisting children weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.
Comply with applicable University policies, North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services licensing requirements, ND Bright & Early standards, the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, Caring for Our Children standards, and other applicable regulatory or accreditation requirements.