Head Start Center Supervisor

Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority, Inc

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position is under the direct supervision of the Early Childhood Services Coordinator and is responsible for planning and implementing a program designed to benefit each child’s individual needs for physical, social, emotional, creative and intellectual development. Will supervise overall operation of the center site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Organize and participate in daily planning activities with Teachers so as to provide the best early childhood services to children.
 Assist specialists in completion of required services for enrolled children and families
 Monitor classroom activities effectiveness
 Provide overall effective supervision of classrooms and Center
 Maintain and submit reports relating to attendance, meal counts, outcomes data in compliance with performance Standards
 Directly supervise, monitor and evaluate staff performance and make necessary recommendations
 Conduct weekly staff meetings
 Determine supply and equipment needs for the program and maintain property inventory
 Comply with state licensing rules and requirements
 Identify staff training needs also request trainings as needed
 Maintain accurate and confidential files and records of children and staff
 Identify client concerns and meet to discuss and remedy
 Ability to develop, coordinate and implement activities for the Center and also familiarize parents with program policies and routines
 Approve weekly planning forms
 Review all classroom screening data and on-going assessment data prior to submission to Early

Childhood Coordinator
 Assures that all center level documentation and reports are completed up-to date and accurate

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
 Participates in community activities
 Maintain knowledge of all community resources available to low income clients
 Immediately report hazardous center conditions and or injuries

SUPERVISORY LEVEL
Provide direct supervision to center staff

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS OR JOB REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Development or a related degree with one (1) year experience in a
Early Childhood program.
Must have knowledge of computerized tracking systems
A satisfactory Criminal Background check and drug screen is required
Must adhere to confidentiality standards
A valid Georgia Driver’s License

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to lift 30 to 50 pounds and carry 20 to 30 pounds.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to communicate written and orally using generally accepted grammar and positive interpersonal communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Primarily and office position that also requires frequent monitoring and classroom interaction.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Typical end time:

• 4PM

Typical start time:

• 8AM

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Leadership: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Claxton, GA 30417: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person