Description

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As a Campus Supervisor you will be in charge of overseeing a small childcare center in the city of Pacoima. The center provides childcare services to up to 24 children ages 0-2. The center counts with 6 staff that will be under your supervision.

Some of the responsibilities included but are not limited to:

Under the general direction of the Education Coordinator the Campus Supervisor is responsible for:

• Smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the Center.
• Supervising and monitoring of staff working at the assigned center(s).
• Participating with the teacher(s) in the care and education of children in the classroom
• Ensuring classroom activities comply with CCA policies and procedures, State Department of Education – Child Development Division regulations, Title 5 and Title 22 Community Care Licensing regulations. Must have working knowledge and implement curriculum in accordance with California Infant/Toddler and Preschool Learning Foundations as well as corresponding curriculum framework.
• Developing and maintaining strong and caring relationships with toddlers, children and their parents.

Administrative & Supervisory Duties:

• Oversees the implementation of the curriculum and program designed to care for and educate the infants and children in accordance with Agency programs and policies; participates in any program evaluation requirements.
• Develops and monitors center and staff schedules; arranges and schedules substitutes for the classrooms as needed.
• Establishes and fosters a team approach and coordination of services and the sharing of resources within the overall program.
• Ensures the health and safety of children and staff; conducts periodic health and safety checks, fire/earthquake and evacuation drills, updates the Drill log monthly and holds safety meetings for campus staff.
• Reports minor child or staff incidents, assuring all forms are complete and accurate; notifies the appropriate authorities and/or supervisor.
• Ensures all required documentation is accurate and maintained in a timely manner; audits documents periodically to ensure accuracy and completeness, i.e.: but not limited to: Children’s Portfolios, Lesson Plans, Diaper/Hygiene logs, Meal Records, etc.
• Attends IFSP/IEP meetings as needed or requested, prepared with observation notes and information pertaining to the child.
• Oversees the campus environment to ensure that staff and volunteers promote a positive self-concept for children in a warm and nurturing environment.
• Develops and implements training programs for staff; trains staff in utilizing the High Scope Curriculum that emphasizes active participative learning for the children.
• Plans and leads periodic meetings with staff and parents; responds to requests for meetings with parents; receives and responds promptly to complaints, notifying supervisor and/or others as appropriate.
• Performs supervisory duties including assigning and reviewing work; monitors staff attendance; collects, verifies and approves time records and leave requests; evaluates performance and recommends disciplinary action if needed.
• Plans for and equips indoor and outdoor areas to meet children’s developmental and safety needs in accordance with age appropriate Environment Rating Scale Guidelines; orders supplies; requests repairs/maintenance and follows up to ensure these are made in a timely manner.

Classroom Duties & Child Development:

• Performs any or all of the duties of the Teacher (see separate job description) as scheduled or as required.
• Willingness and readiness to step into the teacher role when needed to support staff, role models and mentor them.

Other:

• Maintains working knowledge of current practices in the early childhood education field through reading, participation in seminars and other educational opportunities and personal contacts/memberships in the field.
• Participates with supervisor and receives feedback with commitment to on-going refinement and professional growth.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality regarding children and their families in compliance with agency policies and other regulations.
• Exercises good judgment in the performance of duties and responsibilities.

SECONDARY DUTIES

Performs related duties as required and/or assigned by Education Coordinator or other manager.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The working environment for this position is in a classroom a play yard setting. Staff may be exposed to potentially volatile and emotional children who may bite, kick, or otherwise be physically rough. The noise level varies depending on the children’s activities.

Requirements

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this job. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have:

• A current, valid Child Development Site Supervisor Permit issued by California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Must have at least 60 college course units with a “C” grade or better: including a minimum of (24) ECE units, (24) General Education units in specific categories. This includes twelve (12) units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development (ECE) core curriculum coursework, two classes in Child Development Administration, a Child Development Adult Supervision class and an Infant class (3 units).
• Must satisfy Title 22 and Title 5 requirements for a teacher position; must hold and maintain a valid/current Child Development Associate Teacher permit or higher.
• Working knowledge of early childhood programs, standards, and teaching experience in an ECE classroom.
• Complete 16 hours of Preventative Health education including CPR Certification and Pediatric CPR & First Aid.
• Working knowledge of the California foundation of developmental and education standards for children (ages birth to five).
• Solid English and Spanish language skills including effective oral communication skills, ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence and ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must have basic working knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, Internet and e-mail.
• Demonstrated skill in curriculum development and modification for children (infants to five years).
• Prior experience with children and families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and ability to be sensitive to the different cultures represented among children, families and staff.
• A warm, friendly, positive personality who enjoys helping children to grow and helping families.
• A working knowledge of maintaining a safe or secure environment for children with the ability to constantly monitor, supervise and control children.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player.
• Supervisory/leadership skills for mentoring, modeling and training teachers, teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Ability to establish and maintain files, records and official documents.
• Reliable, punctual, responsible, dependable and fulfill obligations.
• Courteous and pleasant with other on the job and displaying good-natured, cooperative attitude; ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment
• Ability to take constructive criticism and to apply suggestions to change behavior, procedures, etc.

Health/Safety Clearances require:

• Proof of recent tuberculosis test and must submit updated testing/results as per agency internal requirements.
• Proof of adult mandatory vaccinations: influenza (annual requirement) and/or waiver, Tdap (booster every 10 years) &/or proof of immunity provided by physician AND measles vaccination and/or proof of immunity provided by physician.
• Pre-employment health screening report upon hiring and as per agency internal requirements.
• Fingerprint clearance on DOJ, FBI and CA thru Community Care Licensing.

Preferred requirements include:

• Experience with children with a variety of disabilities.