Teacher Supervisor South Bay

Volunteers of America Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Start Teacher Supervisor will provide oversite at a single location, ensuring children experience an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child. Specific duties include: Ensures implementation of the program curriculum for children enrolled in classes. Administers plans for individuals and group activities to stimulate learning and promote parent involvement in the children’s learning. Works cooperatively with Teacher(s), Assistant Teacher(s), and Family Advocate(s) to provide information and resources to enrolled families; Review end-of-the-month teacher paperwork for accuracy and to ensure timely submission of monthly paperwork and reports; Ensures that the curriculum plan implemented meets the needs of all children, families and staff; Integrates various Head Start services, such as parent involvement, social services, nutrition, health, disabilities, and mental health into daily program activities; Oversees the physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children; Other duties as may be required to fulfill program mission.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
Proof at the time of hire TB clearance within 6 months’ prior
Annual Influenza vaccination (between Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st)
Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
Health screening at the time of employment
Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Frequently kneel and squat
Ability to move quickly
BA in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or closely related field
Site Supervisor Child Development Permit (or in progress)
24 CD units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development
Minimum 2 years of teaching experience

Nice To Haves

Management coursework
Minimum 1 year of supervisor experience
4 years of teaching experience
Knowledge of Head Start performance standards
Knowledge of Creative curriculum
Knowledge of Licensing regulations
Familiarity with education / development software applications
Bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal)

Responsibilities

Ensure implementation of the program curriculum
Administers plans for individuals and group activities
Provide information and resources to enrolled families
Review end-of-the-month teacher paperwork for accuracy and to ensure timely submission of monthly paperwork and reports
Reviews plans to ensure that the curriculum plan implemented meets the needs of all children, families and staff
Integrates various Head Start services, into daily program activities
Oversees the physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children
Mentors teaching and other support staff on site