Early Education Neighborhood Supervisor (DLS)

Operation Breakthrough is a not-for-profit organizations that helps children who are living in poverty develop to their fullest potential by providing them a safe, loving and educational environment. Operation Breakthrough strives to support and empower the children’s families through advocacy, referral services and emergency aid.

JOB SUMMARY

Ensure that the Early Childhood Program fosters an educational environment for all children to be treated as individuals according to Head Start and Early Head Start regulations, Missouri State Licensing Regulations, Missouri Accreditation and NAEYC Regulations. Facilitate developing children’s health, mental health, nutrition, social and cognitive needs to the highest level possible through mentoring relationships with teachers, individualized planning for children and partnering with families. Serve as role model and guide teachers through open, supportive and direct interaction.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The Education Supervisor position requires a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree with thirty (30) hours of Early Childhood Education coursework with related experience. (Transcripts required).
• Pediatric and Infant CPR, AED and First Aid Certified or willing to become verified.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure communication, implementation, process improvement and maintenance of Head Start and Early Head Start Standards, state childcare license standards and NAEYC Accreditation standards with teachers and staff.
• Arrange and participate in Parent/Teacher Conferences as prescribed by Head Start and Early Head Start and Center policies and procedures; acquaint parents with program activities; developmentally appropriate practices; program objectives, determine and communicate needs of each child; interpret curriculum.
• Compile an accurate classroom inventory, as prescribed by center and Head Start Staff guidelines, with assistance from the teaching staff.
• Set staff work schedules and supervise staff arrival and departure, breaks and lunches.
• Formulate professional development plans with teachers based on observation and assessment information.
• Provides ongoing communication that appraises, and provides general feedback assuring that teachers understand expectations and have the support required to be successful assuring for professionalism including:
• Sharing teaching strategies or information about early childhood teaching and caregiving
• Giving guidance about discipline, scheduling, planning, and organizing the day and other topics as provided for in regulations and best practices
• Keep ongoing count of children in classrooms and maintain appropriate staff to child ratios
• Participates in the development of original and review of existing learning materials, selects and organizes the actual materials to be used in the classroom assuring appropriateness.
• Complete weekly “Quality Checks” on classrooms to assess classroom compliance and progress in teaching practices
• Exhibit mastery over the purpose and use of current assessment tools and systems in place
• Share information with all departments involved in the developmental progress of the children as needed
• Participate in IEP meetings as appropriate. Facilitate teacher completion child assessments as assigned, including DECAs, Assessment and Outcomes and Child Individualizations
• If necessary, coordinate and facilitate parent meetings in which discussion of a child’s individual needs is warranted
• Participate in and facilitate parent education opportunities during classroom parent activities a minimum of once monthly. This includes bi-annual parent/teacher conferences, preschool graduation, etc.
• Facilitate regular communication between classroom and home.
• Oversee child transitions among classrooms to ensure DAP is followed and that there is communication with the family
• Demonstrates good role modeling for other employees in time, on task and hours on site
• Language, behavior and communication skills that are consistent with respectful and professional practice
• Promote communication, warmth and respect among all staff and volunteers
• Has knowledge of Head Start Performance standards & licensing requirements as well as Missouri Accreditation criteria
• Collect attendance and child sign-outs
• Complete Classroom count sheet as well as other required documents and provide copies to appropriate departments
• Collect Accident/Injury reports and turn are communicated with the appropriate personnel, often involving a report to the clinic and the family
• Ensure that any “Arrival with Injuries” are filled out and communicated with appropriate personnel
• Attends all assigned agency meetings, participates fully and gathers information to be related back to teachers
• Assist in developing and implementing Corrective Plans of Action for all issues identified during reviews as they relate to the classroom and education

COMPETENCIES

• Promote communication, warmth and respect among all staff and volunteers
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to staff, children and families according to established guidelines
• Model appropriate behavior, language and communication skills for children and teachers.
• Interact respectfully and professionally with others
• Sensitivity to diverse learning styles, knowledge/skill levels and cultural orientation
• Prioritize multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines, while dealing with changes and interruptions
• Good hygiene and personal appearance
• Requires ability to bend, kneel and squat many times each day
• Requires ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds several times a day

Operation Breakthrough is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Operation Breakthrough is “At Will”.