Preschool Site Supervisor - Head Start Program

Children's Home Society•Trenton, NJ

15d•$68,000 - $72,000

About The Position

This position has a dual role, the Site Supervisor oversee day-to-day operations, supervision, and training of staff in a CHSofNJ Head Start center to ensure quality program services in a positive nurturing environment for children. The Site Supervisor responsibilities include supervision of the educational services; guides curriculum and program planning, development, and training; serves as resource for teaching staff; analyzes data and completes reports related to provision of educational services; supervise classroom staff. Head Start Center Location: 1198 Southard Street Trenton, New Jersey 08638

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, preferabley within Early Childhood Education
New Jersey P3 Certification
CLASS certified or willing to become certified within 6 months.
Minimum of three years experience supervising and a minimum of five years working in Head Start.
Must have a car and valid driver’s license as travel throughout the Trenton area is required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a safe, clean, healthy, and productive work environment, including both indoor and outdoor facility.
Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, federal and state regulation, and knowledge of licensing requirements.
Supervise center staff and ensure the completion of performance evaluations, and professional development.
Maintain record keeping and reporting systems to ensure accurate information, with timely completion and follow-up.
Actively participate in parent or group meetings, community collaborations and affiliations in order to advocate for Head Start children and families.
Oversee the planning and implementation of the developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment of School Readiness goals.
Oversee supervision and management of children by the teachers in the classroom in order to ensure a safe, clean and healthy learning environment.
On-going professional development through education, role modeling, and providing training and resources.
Ensure that teachers conduct home visits for children in accordance with Head Start performance standards.
Use TS Gold to check lesson plans and individualizations and provide feedback.
Direct supervision of Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Floaters, substitutes and maintenance staff.
Ability to write reports and correspondence, and read and interpret documents
Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, and Publisher and TS Gold. ChildPlus software or equivalent a plus
Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in group settings for program enhancement needs.
Ability to supervise and manage staff efficiently and effectively within the guidelines of CHSofNJ Head Start policies and mandates
Ability to train staff on child development, on-going assessment process, and best practices
Work collaboratively with Human Resources and ECE Services Manger to resolve personnel issues with education staff at all sites.
Ability to organize and manage time effectively