Program Supervisor

Felton Institute•San Francisco, CA

10h•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Program including planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the daily operations of the Felton Learning Center Areas of responsibilities include, but are not limited to: staff developing, supervision, and evaluation of the performance of Head Teachers; Supporting the training of all classroom staff; supporting program administration, including strategic planning, visioning, and program compliance. In addition, responsibilities include demonstration teaching, providing consultation, team building, problem-solving, collaborative instructional support, positive and nonevaluative feedback, preparing and planning training. The Program Supervisor is responsible for coaching and supervising the Headteachers, in two (2) main areas: (1) Best practices in Professional ethics, teacher/child, parent/teacher, teacher/teacher relationships, supervision, developmentally appropriate activities, curriculum implementation, observation and evaluation of children. (2) Inclusion of children with special needs in areas of Curriculum, planned activities, individual needs, and identification of unmet needs for the child. Our ideal candidate is someone who enjoys teamwork and working towards strong partnerships with families, children, and staff. He/ She will have proven leadership, interpersonal skills, supervisory experience, and excellent administrative and communication skills that support the integration of services within the child development programs. Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task are also key competencies. We are looking for an individual who truly cares about making our ECE programs a better place for our children, families, staff, and the community at large. Felton currently serves approximately 400 children across five ECE sites in various neighborhoods in San Francisco. Lastly, the Program Supervisor will be tasked with leading the implementation of Felton’s continuity of care model, dual language programming, and the intentional implementation of Learning Stories across the site. He/she must be a self-starter; have strong organizational skills, and a high level of independent judgment required in decision making and duty performance. The ideal candidate will be comfortable collaborating with individuals, families, and Community Based Organizations to implement and successfully manage the site. He/she meets with supervisors and/or directors regularly, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

BA degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or related field of study required
+3 years experience of management, supervision experience in an Infant/ Toddler child development program
Must hold or be eligible for State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Site Supervisor Permit or above
Must pass a Department of Justice fingerprint clearance and a Child Abuse Index clearance as required by licensing
Must have demonstrated the ability to create and maintain team effort in the implementation of all FDC programs and projects
Knowledge & Experience working with children with identified special needs
Ability to work with and support staff of varying educational and experiential backgrounds with sensitive leadership, maturity, and stability
Strong communication and interpersonal skills required
Ability to coordinate various tasks involving various staff person to meet specific deadlines
Must have a thorough knowledge of Title V, Title 17, and Title 22 regulations
Must have demonstrated leadership skills and abilities
Must have excellent writing and oral communication skills
Must adhere to the principles of Early Childhood Education and the NAEYC Code of Ethics
Knowledge of State and City Early Childhood Care and Education contracts including PFA/HSA, C-Wages, Vouchers contracts preferred
Knowledge of the Pyramid Teaching Model (CSEFEL), and the California Infant/Toddler Learning, Preschool Learning Foundations and Development Program Guidelines
Knowledge of PITC standards for Infant/Toddler Care and the concepts of responsive/ individualized care and primary groups
Knowledge of and sensitivity to the cultural background of staff, the children, and families
Ability to work independently under broad supervision
Ability to be a team player with a welcoming attitude and flexibility
Ability to demonstrate good judgment and management of crisis situations
Must be able to pass a physical exam, to meet Title 22 regulations as required
Ability to lift 25-40 lbs
Ability to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, lower, and raise self from the floor during classroom activities, and use both hands to grasp securely on a consistent basis. Ability to move quickly in an emergency situation
Candidates who are bi-lingual in Spanish/English, Cantonese/English, encouraged to apply
Working knowledge of a variety of computer software applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel and Access, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat

Nice To Haves

Master's in ECE preferred
Knowledge of State and City Early Childhood Care and Education contracts including PFA/HSA, C-Wages, Vouchers contracts preferred

Responsibilities

Overseeing the operations of the Program including planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the daily operations of the Felton Learning Center
Staff developing, supervision, and evaluation of the performance of Head Teachers
Supporting the training of all classroom staff
Supporting program administration, including strategic planning, visioning, and program compliance
Demonstration teaching
Providing consultation
Team building
Problem-solving
Collaborative instructional support
Positive and nonevaluative feedback
Preparing and planning training
Coaching and supervising the Headteachers
Leading the implementation of Felton’s continuity of care model, dual language programming, and the intentional implementation of Learning Stories across the site
Collaborating with individuals, families, and Community Based Organizations to implement and successfully manage the site
Meets with supervisors and/or directors regularly
Performs other related duties as assigned