Site Supervisor l Head Start West Point

Join us as a Full Time Site Supervisor 1 at West Point Head Start in West Point and become an essential part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to impacting the lives of children and families positively. This onsite role offers you the chance to lead in a vibrant educational environment, cultivate professional relationships, and drive high-performance initiatives in early childhood education. With a competitive pay range of $20.42 to $23.00 per hour, you'll be rewarded for your commitment to excellence and integrity in service. Your leadership will inspire a team focused on creating a safe and supportive atmosphere for children to thrive.

You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking community dedicated to meaningful change in the Amador and Calaveras Counties region.

As the Site Supervisor 1 at West Point Head Start, you will play a pivotal role under the guidance of the Children's Service Manager, ensuring the smooth operation of the center in compliance with all applicable policies and regulations. Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing daily operations, including supervising teachers, while planning and executing engaging activities that foster a nurturing classroom environment. You will also conduct parent/teacher conferences, manage volunteer support, and ensure that all performance standards, community care licensing, and state regulations are met. Additionally, you'll handle staff scheduling, conduct performance appraisals, mentor team members, and provide training according to established job descriptions.

Promoting team collaboration and addressing any concerns through corrective action will be essential to maintaining a high-performance culture within the center.

To thrive as a Site Supervisor 1 at West Point Head Start, you will need a diverse set of skills and qualifications. A Child Development Site Supervisor Permit AA (or equivalent) is essential, along with a minimum of 60 college units that include specific coursework in Early Childhood Education, administration, and adult supervision. You should have at least two years of experience working with preschool-age children (ages 3-5), coupled with two years of supervisory experience. Effective communication skills are crucial; you must express and exchange ideas clearly in English, with bilingual proficiency in Spanish preferred. A solid understanding of the needs of rural families and experience interacting with diverse populations will enrich your ability to provide support.

Additionally, strong organizational skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and a positive attitude are vital, as is the capacity to work collaboratively with staff and community members while adapting to changing needs.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
• AA (or 60 units) with; 24 semester units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development
• 6 units of Administration
• 2 units of Adult Supervision
• 2 years of experience working with infants/toddlers and/or preschool age children within the past four years
• A minimum of 2 years' experience supervising adults
• Preventative Health Card or Health, saftey and nutrition class
• Have experience working effectively with minority and low-income families and adults at all levels of the socioeconomic structure of the community
• Possess knowledge of the needs of rural children and their families
• Interacts with children and is able to relate to them in a supportive and non-judgmental way in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide - compute percentages
• Ability to express and exchange ideas in proper English (bilingual preferred - Spanish/English) and work cooperatively with staff and clients and community from varied backgrounds and experiences
• Possess the ability to read a variety of materials such as work procedures and safety rules. Write reports, record observations and document conversations with proper spelling, grammar and format
• Capability to meet deadlines and work under tight-time schedules
• Must portray a positive attitude towards children, families and staff
• Ability to react with flexibility and sensitivity to changing situations and needs

We believe in taking care of our team, both on and off the job. That's why we offer a mobile-friendly application process - because we know your time is valuable. If you're ready to take your management skills to the next level and join a team that values hard work and good times, complete our application today!

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