Child Development Center Supervisor: Lead Quality Care

Linn County; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and annual increases

Health, dental, vision, disability, &1

IPERS retirement plan

Wellness program

Free on-site fitness centers

County-paid basic life insurance

12 paid holidays

Training & professional development

Job summary

Linn County is seeking a Center Supervisor for the Child Development Center to ensure daily operations, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on staffing, scheduling, and coordinating with licensing and accreditation standards to deliver quality early childhood services.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field, plus relevant experience, mandatory child abuse reporting training, and First Aid/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in licensed or accredited early childhood program (within last 5 years).
• Mandatory Training for Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• DHS licensing health exam every three years with no record of abuse/neglect or disqualifying offenses.
• Iowa Board of Educational Examiners licensure for Pre-K (desirable, not required).
• Valid State of Iowa Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish daily staff schedules to provide adequate classroom coverage.
• Arrange back-up coverage for absent staff via Child Care Workers and reassignment as needed.
• Supervise Center staff with input from the Child & Youth Development Director.
• Facilitate annual staff evaluations with input from the Teacher-Team Leader.
• Maintain records for annual DHS Licensing visit.
• Coordinate Center staff, parents and board for NAEYC Reaccreditation timelines.
• Develop an annual Center calendar covering trainings, home visits and conferences.
• Schedule on-site child screenings and monthly PALS team meetings.
• Collaborate with HACAP Family Support Worker for parent group meetings.
• Procure supplies and materials for operation.
• Address facility issues through County processes.
• Support Center enrollment to meet funding requirements.
• Provide tours to newly enrolling parents.

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education

First Aid & CPR Certification

Mandatory abuse identification & reporting training

Iowa Pre-K licensure (desirable)

Valid Iowa Driver's License

Job description

Linn County is seeking a Center Supervisor for the Child Development Center to ensure daily operations, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on staffing, scheduling, and coordinating with licensing and accreditation standards to deliver quality early childhood services.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field, plus relevant experience, mandatory child abuse reporting training, and First Aid/CPR certification.