SCDC- Educational Supervisor

Child Saving Institute•Omaha, NE

2d•$54,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Educational Supervisor supports high-quality teaching and learning across the program by coaching, providing feedback and reflective supervision, and developing educators. The position also supervises classroom operations and staff performance, ensuring that curriculum, instruction, and classroom environments meet program standards, licensing requirements, and early childhood education best practices. Through training, modeling, observation, and collaborative planning, the Supervisor strengthens educator effectiveness, promotes positive outcomes for children, and helps maintain a safe, inclusive, developmentally appropriate learning environment. The role includes supporting teachers with curriculum implementation, child assessment, classroom management, family communication, and professional growth. It also involves staff supervision and evaluations, hiring and onboarding support, quality improvement activities, compliance documentation, and collaboration with the Director on program initiatives. The position is based at the Spellman Child Development Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The listed shifts are 6:30 AM–3:30 AM or 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; the first shift timing is reproduced as written in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood education or a related field, including early childhood special education, elementary education, social work, nursing, psychology, human development and the family, family and consumer sciences, child/youth development, or mental health/counseling; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree or higher in another field with at least 36 credits in early childhood education, early childhood special education, elementary education, and/or child development; or state public school certification to teach children from birth to age 8.
At least 6 months of early childhood education experience.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and hear and see within normal limits, including close and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to run after children; reach with hands and arms; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work extensively with children.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing teacher support through reflective practice, modeling, side-by-side support, and collaborative planning.
Observe classrooms regularly using research-based tools such as CLASS, ECERS, and environmental checklists when applicable.
Support teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with the program’s philosophy and early learning standards.
Analyze child assessment data with teachers to guide instruction and individualized support.
Help educators create engaging, inclusive environments supporting social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Provide onboarding training and support to new lead and assistant educators.
Directly supervise classroom staff, providing performance feedback, coaching notes, and annual evaluations.
Supervise timekeeping actions for assigned staff, including time-off requests and timecard review.
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and the continued growth of teaching staff.
Support staff with classroom management strategies and positive guidance practices.
Serve as a resource and problem solver for daily classroom needs, stepping in when needed to maintain ratios or support challenging moments.
Promote a positive, collaborative team culture and lead by example.
Ensure fidelity to Creative Curriculum and TS GOLD.
Support teachers in developing weekly lesson plans, documenting learning, and preparing educational materials.
Provide monthly lesson plan feedback.
Participate in or lead quality improvement efforts, including COA, QRIS, and internal auditing.
Monitor classroom environments for compliance with safety, licensing, and health standards.
Review classroom communications with families on electronic and printed platforms, providing feedback and mentoring as needed.
Maintain positive, supportive relationships with families through clear and respectful communication.
Participate in family meetings, conferences, and community events when needed.
Support teachers in communicating child progress and addressing family concerns professionally and collaboratively.
Maintain documentation related to coaching, supervision, assessments, and required compliance forms.
Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to program planning and decision-making.
Collaborate with the Director on curriculum, staff development, and quality improvement initiatives.
Work extensively with children and change diapers.