Early Head Start/Head Start Site Supervisor

Overview:

The Site Supervisor oversees day-to-day operations, supervision, and training of staff in a CHSofNJ Early Head Start/Head Start center to ensure quality program services in a positive nurturing environment for children.  The Site Supervisor responsibilities include supervision of the educational services; guides curriculum and program planning, development, and training; serves as resource for teaching staff; analyzes data and completes reports related to provision of educational services; supervise classroom staff.

Early Head Start and Head Start Center Locations: 1435 Liberty Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08611 and 794 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08609

Salary: $65,000.00-$70,000.00

Benefits: 

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexibility Spending Account, Life and LTD Insurances, 403(b) plans 

12 Personal Time Off Days, 1 Wellness Day, and Holidays and Paid School Breaks

Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a safe, clean, healthy, and productive work environment, including both indoor and outdoor facility. 
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, federal and state regulation, and knowledge of licensing requirements. 
• Supervise center staff and ensure the completion of performance evaluations, and professional development. 
• Maintain record keeping and reporting systems to ensure accurate information, with timely completion and follow-up. 
• Actively participate in parent or group meetings, community collaborations and affiliations in order to advocate for Head Start children and families. 
• Oversee the planning and implementation of the developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment of School Readiness goals. 
• Oversee supervision and management of children by the teachers in the classroom in order to ensure a safe, clean and healthy learning environment. 
• On-going professional development through education, role modeling, and providing training and resources. 
• Ensure that teachers conduct home visits for children in accordance with Head Start performance standards. 
• Use TS Gold to check lesson plans and individualizations and provide feedback.

Additional Requirements:

• Direct supervision of Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Floaters, substitutes and maintenance staff.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence, and read and interpret documents
• Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, and Publisher and TS Gold. ChildPlus software or equivalent a plus
• Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in group settings for program enhancement needs.
• Ability to supervise and manage staff efficiently and effectively within the guidelines of CHSofNJ Head Start policies and mandates
• Ability to train staff on child development, on-going assessment process, and best practices
• Work collaboratively with Human Resources and ECE Services Manger to resolve personnel issues with education staff at all sites.
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively

Qualifications:

Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably within Early Childhood Education; First Aid and CPR certified. Infant/Toddler CLASS certified or willing to become certified within 6 months.

Experience Qualifications: Minimum of three years' experience supervising and a minimum of five years working in Head Start. 

Other Qualifications: Must have a car and valid driver’s license as travel throughout the Trenton area is required.

This is a brief description only of the position. Anyone interested may request a full job description from the human resource department.

The Children’s Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.