Head Start Site Supervisor

Maricopa County • Tempe, AZ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Site Supervisor, you will promote the program's goal of encouraging children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development, which, in turn, will prepare them for future success in school. In your role as a Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading, supporting, and supervising a Birth to Five or Head Start teaching team by overseeing the planning and daily operations of an infant/toddler and/or preschool classroom where assigned. This educational program recognizes that children grow in the context of their family and culture, and we need to you facilitate that growth. Apply now to be a Head Start Site Supervisor and make a difference in a young child’s life! The Early Education Division is federally funded to administer center-based Head Start and Early Head Start early care and education, along with community resources and referrals to support economically disadvantaged children to be ready for school and families to achieve self-sufficiency. Currently, classrooms are operated through a mixed service delivery model of full-year, part-year, community, and school-based sites; operated directly by Maricopa County and through contracted Child Care Partnerships. The Maricopa County Human Services Department (HSD) builds resiliency in the community and promotes the well-being of County residents experiencing adversity through a variety of programs and services to help people and families thrive. These opportunities include early childhood education, housing, homeownership, independent living services for seniors and adults with disabilities, career development for job seekers with barriers to employment, crisis rental and utility assistance, and support for people experiencing homelessness. HSD is committed to delivering innovative and comprehensive services in a collaborative approach that preserves dignity, promotes respect, and facilitates social and economic mobility. In 2025, the Human Services Department was the proud recipient of 23 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), highlighting the Department’s commitment to providing support for low-income and at-risk communities. Maricopa County Human Services was honored for a wide variety of programs showcasing their valuable work including Regional Solutions to Homelessness in Rural and Underserved Communities, Pathway to Rapid Reemployment, Tonopah Fire Station Improvements, Refugee Relocation Assistance Program, Early Education Division’s EVIT Expanded Partnership, and several other initiatives. Join our team and unlock your potential!

Requirements

• One year of professional experience teaching in a licensed childcare or pre-kindergarten setting
• Associate degree or higher in early childhood education, child development, or another equivalent post-secondary degree with 18 credits in early childhood education, child development, or infant/toddler development
• Valid Arizona driver’s license is required upon hire
• Must secure a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Must complete a medical exam that includes screening for tuberculosis (TB)
• Certification in CPR, first aid, and food handlers’ must be obtained within six weeks of hire
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience in Head Start or another early childhood education/family services program
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish
• Experience as a current or former Early Head Start and Head Start parent

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, guidance, training, modeling, support, and supervision to classroom Teachers and Teacher Assistants
• Ensures all site staff respect and support diverse cultural, educational, socio-economic, and family backgrounds, including those with disabilities and special needs, and treats each child and parent as an individual
• Manages the daily operations of a Maricopa County Head Start/Early Head Start classroom, including facilities maintenance, required data collection, inputting, reporting, and teaching
• Monitors and oversees all activities within the classroom to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment, including always maintaining supervision of children
• Assumes the role as the lead contact with community partner sites, including communication and planning that occurs throughout the school year
• Understands Early Education Division and Maricopa County policies and supports the philosophy of Maricopa County Human Services Department and Early Education Division in the implementation of Performance Standards as identified in Division goals and Program policies and procedures
• Assists with recruitment and enrollment of children and families into the Maricopa County Head Start Zero – Five Program
• Assures all child screenings, observations, and formal developmental assessments are completed in accordance with Head Start Performance Standard timelines and accurate records are maintained; that findings are recorded, and information is used in developing classroom lesson plans; and that parents are involved in the development of an Education Plan based on assessment results
• Plans and conducts transition activities with parents, school personnel, and children to transition children into and out of the program, in accordance with the Head Start/Early Head Start Transition Plan
• Carries out authorized emergency and safety procedures and administers first aid and/or CPR in the classroom as needed

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree