Early Childhood Site Supervisor: Lead & Elevate Care

Desert-Preschool-Academy; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert-Preschool-Academy in La Quinta, CA seeks a Site Supervisor to lead staff, observe classrooms, and ensure high-quality early childhood education. You will promote safety, compliance with Title 5/Title 22, and CACFP standards while supporting families and maintaining licensing ratios.

You will oversee DRDP data, Learning Genie entries, and coaching, while coordinating with the Program Director to drive program quality and inclusive practice across a single-site program.

Qualifications

• AA/AS in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred.
• Minimum 24 semester units in ECE/CD.
• Infant/Toddler centers require 6 units in Infant/Toddler Development.
• Two years of prior teaching or child-care experience.
• CTC site supervisor or equivalent credential required/notes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise center staff; provide performance feedback.
• Conduct classroom observations to improve teaching practices.
• Ensure safety and adherence to licensing and CACFP requirements.
• Maintain DRDP notes and timely data entry in Learning Genie.
• Coordinate parent communication and family engagement activities.
• Prepare and submit required regulatory documentation (ERS, DRDP, etc.).
• Support CLASS-aligned interactions and ongoing staff development.
• Manage attendance, scheduling, and staffing to maintain ratios.
• Onboard new staff and supervise volunteers as needed.
• Assist with site meetings and ongoing professional learning.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Observations & coaching

Regulatory compliance

Family engagement

Education

AA/AS in ECE or Child Development (preferred)

Minimum 24 ECE/CD units

Teacher credential/permit (CTC) or equivalent

Tools

Learning Genie

DRDP observations

ERs/ASQs documentation

Job description

Desert-Preschool-Academy in La Quinta, CA seeks a Site Supervisor to lead staff, observe classrooms, and ensure high-quality early childhood education. You will promote safety, compliance with Title 5/Title 22, and CACFP standards while supporting families and maintaining licensing ratios.

You will oversee DRDP data, Learning Genie entries, and coaching, while coordinating with the Program Director to drive program quality and inclusive practice across a single-site program.