Site Supervisor

THE POSITION:

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Site Supervisor carries primary responsibility at the site level of the Head Start Program. The Site Supervisor is responsible for the direct line of supervision over those Teachers and Assistant Teachers assigned and is directly responsible for center level operations and for all components of quality in the child development center which includes maintaining positive staff relationships, working effectively with children and parents, developing and implementing appropriate program for children enrolled in the program. The position also calls for coordination of training and resources for classroom staff within Head Start to ultimately provide children with a learning environment and the varied experiences which will help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development toward the overall goal of social competency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to all El Concilio Policy and Procedures
• Assures that staff supervises the outdoor and indoor play areas in such a way that children’s safety can be easily monitored and ensured.
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum for each child.
• Creates a room environment that invites children to explore, create, discuss and share.
• Plans monthly parent education meetings based on family needs.
• Responsible for maintenance of children’s records.
• Supervises staff, and parents working in the classroom.
• Develops program planning and coordination, personnel supervision and evaluation.
• Responsible for facility management and other directly related activities, including teaching on an emergency basis.
• Provide interpretation of Federal and State regulation and policies to center staff and parents when necessary.
• Involve parents in educational aspects of the program to enhance their role as the principle influence in the child’s education and development.
• Assist parents to increase knowledge, understanding, skills and experience in child growth and development.
• Identify and reinforce experiences which occur in the home that parents can utilize as educational activities for their children.
• Prepares and update annual education services component plan in cooperation with staff and parents.
• Assures that educational and support needs arte identified for each child.
• Develops training plans for classroom staff, parents, and classroom volunteers.
• Meets with the Program Director on a regular basis for on-going program planning and evaluation.
• Assists in the development of the educational program plan and budget.
• Maintains program effectiveness and fiscal accountability for classroom supplies and equipment.
• Prepares annual assessment of equipment and material needs for the center.
• Developing in-service training for teaching teams and identification of classroom staff’s training needs.
• Conducts periodic evaluations of Teachers’ and Assistant Teachers’ performances as required by agency personnel policies and procedures.
• Reviews and evaluates education services component and center activities to ensure conformance to State and local regulations.
• Confers regularly with center teaching staff regarding child’s behavioral or learning problems, and recommends methods of modifying inappropriate behavior and encouraging learning experiences.
• Observes classroom activities and provides on-site consultation to teaching staff as appropriate.
• Reviews individual educational plans prepared for each child.
• By holding regular conferences with teaching team, serves as catalyst and coordinator of team efforts.
• Plan and develop weekly lesson plans and activities to meet the needs of children in the program. Conduct home visits for each student once a year.
• Maintain required records as determined by the State Department of Education Child Development Division.
• Recommend purchases consistent with the program’s budget.
• Plan and provide nutritious expanded snacks daily.
• Conduct two Preschool Assessments for each child during the school year.
• Keep Program Director informed of problems or concerns.
• Become familiar with resources available in the community to help families in the program.
• Continue professional development by attending classes, local workshops, and conferences.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, supervisory, and administrative skills.
• Participate in CPR/Pediatric First Aid training.
• Maintain a safe classroom/school environment.
• Promote advocacy for children and families.
• Maintain excellent work habits: attendance, punctuality, time management, teamwork. Etc.
• Perform all work in accordance with established licensing requirements, governmental laws, state mandates, state funding terms and conditions, and El Concilio Policies and Procedures.
• Participate and oversee certification of students’ enrollment.
• Maintain appropriate and accurate records.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Ensure that staff interactions with children are positive; encourage development of conflict management and problem resolution abilities.
• Assume responsibility for conducting self-evaluation.
• Follow Universal Health Precautions.
• Implement emergency plan.
• Ensure that all staff understands the mandate to report suspected child abuse.
• Treat all children and families in courteous, friendly and professional manner.
• Provide information about community resources to parents and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Bring concerns/problems to the attention of the Program Director in a timely manner.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members, including the administrators of the program, accepting supervision and contributing to the effectiveness of the team.
• Handling all matters related to the administration of the center.
• Supervising the management of classroom schedules.
• Scheduling the responsibilities of the teaching staff.
• Assure that children’s portfolios are maintained.
• Attend and supervise monthly parent meetings.
• Conduct monthly fire and disaster drills.
• Maintain staff and children files.
• Complete monthly paperwork and required reports.
• Arrange for repairs and maintenance of the center.
• May be relocated as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.