Site Supervisor

Maricopa County • Mesa, AZ

13h

About The Position

As a Site Supervisor, you will promote the program's goal of encouraging the children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development, that will in turn, 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 facilitate that growth. Apply now to be a Site Supervisor and make a difference in a young child’s life!

Requirements

• One year of professional experience teaching in a licensed childcare or pre-kindergarten setting
• Associate degree in early childhood education, child development, or equivalent degree with 18 credits in early childhood education and/or child development
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire
• Must secure a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• One year of experience teaching in a Head Start or other early childhood education/family services program
• 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
• Ability to read, write and speak Spanish may be required for some positions

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree 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
• Two years of experience teaching in a Head Start or other early childhood education/family services program
• Supervisory experience in Head Start or other early childhood education/family services program
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Preference is given to current and former Early Head Start and Head Start parents

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 occur 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
• Assured that 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 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

• Work with a greater purpose
• 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 exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees