Classroom Supervisor / Lead Teacher

Johnson County Community College; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college is looking for a Classroom Supervisor in Early Childhood Education. This role involves leading a classroom, coordinating operations, and supervising staff. Candidates must have significant experience in the field, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to implement quality curriculums. If you meet these qualifications and have a passion for educating young children, your application is welcome.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in the Early Childhood field.
• Two years’ experience training and/or supervising staff, student teachers, interns in Early Childhood.
• Must meet NAEYC staff qualifications as outlined by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operation of classroom to meet best practices.
• Provide feedback to the Program Director and conduct employee performance appraisals.
• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

Position Summary:

Lead an assigned classroom of young children and provide an effective learning environment for college students in cooperation with the Manager, Supervisor, Early Childhood Education Chair, and college faculty.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must meet one of the requirements for D-G staff qualifications options as outlined by the NAEYC staff qualifications guide, since HCDC is accredited through NAEYC. The guide can be accessed here: NAEYC Staff Qualifications Guide.
• Five years’ experience in the Early Childhood field.
• Two years’ experience training and/or supervising staff, student teachers, interns, etc., in the Early Childhood field.
• Meet requirements for program director of a unit of children as defined by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment; experience with word processing and general computer use.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework and experience in program administration.
• Experience working with a similar age group of children as indicated by the position.
• Experience in a nationally accredited program.

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit an application, resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and Kansas Directors certificate for programs serving fewer than 100 children.

Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Position Details:

• Coordinate the daily operation of an assigned classroom to meet best practices: Role modeling discipline, engagement, and communication with children, families, and colleagues; meeting guidelines for state licensing, national accreditation, and the federal food program; maintaining classroom budget; and ensuring the classroom and outdoor play areas are well-maintained.
• Coordinate employees, students, and volunteers: Provide feedback to the Program Director, conduct weekly staff meetings, complete performance appraisals, and facilitate annual 1:1 performance meetings. Classroom Supervisors will oversee Student Teachers, Observers, Interns, etc., including grading assignments and evaluations.
• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum: Prepare daily lesson plans, conduct ongoing assessments, ensure meaningful interactions, and incorporate weekly activities in the HCDC Garden during active seasons.
• Establish reciprocal relationships with families: Greet families, maintain daily contact sheets, hold parent/teacher conferences, and send monthly newsletters.
• Additional duties may be added, deleted, or changed at management's discretion, including scheduling, shift assignments, and work location adjustments.