Early Childhood Development Site Supervisor - Headstart

Job Description / Essential Elements:

Range: Early Childhood Development Salary Schedule PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Child Development or Site Administrator, the Preschool Site Supervisor coordinates daily operations in accordance with Community Care Licensing Requirements and Program Funding Terms and Conditions of one or more Pre-K classes. In addition the Preschool Site Supervisor will teach a pre-k classroom. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: •Responsible for modeling the development, planning and implementation of the Preschool Learning Foundations. •Ensure compliance of all funding terms and conditions for preschool children including students with special needs •Monitors family enrollment to ensure reporting procedures for attendance and fiscal information is accurate. •Provide information to parents concerning their children’s development, abilities, and areas of concern; explains program procedures and classroom activities as requested. •Support parents’ role as their child’s “best first teacher” by encouraging parent participation in family literacy at home. •Provide families with information to community agencies. •Establish and maintain effective communications with parents, caregivers, school staff and community: i.e. parent conferences, back-to-school night, open house, curriculum nights etc. •Collaborate colleagues to ensure quality of teaching methods and support for program goals. •Ensure children’s nutritional needs are met. •Ensures preschool rooms and play areas are maintained in a clean, orderly, and safe condition, and complies with Community Care Licensing. •Maintain materials, tools and equipment to be used in the classroom. •Excellent oral and written language skills. •Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: The Preschool Site Supervisor must have knowledge in the following areas: •Preschool Learning Foundations, Desired Results Assessment Tools and ECE curriculum. •Program Funding Terms and Conditions. •Safe and appropriate activities for children. •Understanding of cultural awareness and sensitivity. EXPERIENCE Prior job related experience required consistent with the state Child Development Permit Matrix. Minimum of two years experience working with preschool children. EDUCATION Minimum Master Teacher Permit authorized by CCTC. AA degree preferred Health/Licensing Requirements: •Certified in First Aid and CPR •Physical / TB test clearance •Pre-employment finger clearance WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position will include office and school environments. Physical Abilities: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to: Lift, carry, push and/or pull items with a strength factor of medium work. Hear and speak to exchange information in person or on the telephone. See to read a variety of materials. Possess dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Stand or walk. Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to file materials. Sit or stand for extended periods of time. Reach above shoulders to file materials. Climb a stool/ladder. WORK YEAR In accordance to funded program contract requirements.

Must submit on-line application through EDJOIN. The initial screening of applicants will be based on the information and materials submitted by each applicant. All required documents must be attached through EDJOIN by the closing time of the posting.

EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION Prior job related experience required in a preschool / school-age program. PERMIT/LICENSES Teaching Permit authorized by CCTC for the level of instruction Health/Licensing Requirements: • Certified in First Aid and CPR • Physical / TB test clearance • Pre-employment finger clearance A current California Driver’s License and proof of insurance are required. FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Please call the EDJOIN Help Desk at 1-888-900-8945.