Early Childhood Supervisor

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Supervisor (ECE Services Supervisor II) 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 works onsite at the Grand Forks, North Dakota campus under the supervision of the Center Director and Assistant Director. It is classified as exempt, is 40 hours per week, and pays $36,000 or more annually, depending on experience. The supervisor creates a safe, inclusive, developmentally appropriate classroom environment in collaboration with a co-teacher; plans and implements learning experiences; observes and documents children's development; and ensures children's health and safety. The role also involves building partnerships with families, mentoring classroom personnel, participating in professional development, collaborating with colleagues, and following University policies and applicable licensing, program, ethical, and accreditation standards. Physical duties include setting up classrooms, lifting materials up to 30 pounds, and assisting children weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.

Requirements

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.
Computer literacy.
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.
Must be able to perform physical duties including lifting classroom materials up to 30 pounds and assisting children weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, 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 positive 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.
Follow University and Learning Center policies, maintain confidentiality, participate in continuous improvement efforts, and contribute to 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.