Education Supervisor

Allegan County Resource Development Committee•Allegan, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, this position is responsible for achieving the tasks listed below. The Education Supervisor is responsible for the direct oversight of the Head Start teaching team(s) in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards and the CAAC policies and procedures. They conduct performance evaluations of teaching teams and communicate regularly, respectfully, and cooperatively with all. This role provides day-to-day direct supervision for centers, classrooms, and staff, including center management, facility support, problem solving and conflict resolution, to assure program compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and state of Michigan licensing regulations as well as program policies and procedures. The supervisor participates in interviewing panels and hiring staff, including intern placements, and attends designated team meetings such as Staffing of Students, School Readiness, Management and Family Engagement Meetings. They also assist Family Engagement Specialists in planning parent engagement and education activities, review and approve weekly lesson plans, checklists, monthly in-kind reports, and biannual home visiting and conference forms. The role involves collecting, reviewing, and distributing classroom paperwork, conducting onsite monitoring of anecdotal records and curriculum implementation, and providing professional development and coaching. The Education Supervisor responds to parent and staff concerns, reviews supply orders, partners with the Teacher Coach and Mental Health Department, reviews the monthly newsletter, participates in the annual program self-assessment, and completes reports and documentation regularly. They also conduct performance self-evaluations, work to improve job performance, and develop individual professional development goals annually. Adherence to the agency's Confidentiality Agreement, respecting and promoting the unique identity of each child and family, and ensuring compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations are also key responsibilities. Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Early Education Services.

Requirements

Baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education OR a baccalaureate or advanced degree and equivalent coursework in early childhood education with early education teaching experience.
At least three (3) years of experience working with children with differing abilities.
Equivalent combination of related training and experience.
Pass employment physical & TB test.
Certified in Child and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid.

Responsibilities

Direct oversight of Head Start teaching team(s) in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and CAAC policies and procedures.
Conduct performance evaluations of teaching teams.
Provide day-to-day direct supervision for centers, classrooms, and staff, including center management, facility support, problem solving and conflict resolution.
Assure program compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and state of Michigan licensing regulations, as well as program policies and procedures.
Participate in interviewing panels and hiring staff, including intern placements.
Participate in designated team meetings (e.g., Staffing of Students, School Readiness, Management, Family Engagement Meetings).
Assist Family Engagement Specialists in planning parent engagement and education activities.
Review, monitor, and approve weekly lesson plans, checklists, monthly in-kind reports, and biannual home visiting and conference forms.
Collect, review, and distribute classroom paperwork (e.g., time sheets, compliance documents, mileage forms, payroll, receipts).
Conduct onsite monitoring of anecdotal records and implementation/fidelity of curriculum.
Conduct ongoing professional development and utilize data to support practice-based coaching.
Respond to and follow-up on parent and/or staff concerns.
Review orders for office, classroom, and center supplies and submit to the Director of Operations.
Partner with the Teacher Coach and the Mental Health and Support Services Department.
Review the monthly newsletter.
Participate in the annual program self-assessment.
Complete reports and documentation on a regular basis.
Conduct a performance self-evaluation and work consistently to improve own job performance.
Develop individual professional development goals annually.
Adhere to the agency's Confidentiality Agreement.
Respect and promote the unique identity of each child and family, and refrain from stereotyping.
Ensure compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Early Education Services.