Education Supervisor

Greater Lawrence Community Action Council; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Lawrence Community Action Council (GLCAC) in Lawrence, MA is seeking an Education Supervisor to ensure school readiness for all children and to supervise, coordinate, and evaluate Educational Services as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master’s preferred in Early Childhood Education, plus five years in supervisory/administrative ECE roles and Head Start experience. Flexible scheduling and compliance with licensing and accreditation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Master’s preferred.
• Minimum five years of supervisory/administrative experience in an ECE Center; Head Start experience preferred.
• Directorial certification and DEEC certification are valued.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate teaching team activities within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Head Start standards compliance and alignment with curricula.
• Promote career development, coaching, and advancement for teaching staff.
• Oversee classroom equipment, materials, and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Maintain and review various regulatory checklists and accreditation processes.
• Coordinate home visits, screenings, team meetings, and parent conferences.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive services for children and families.
• Support transitions for children and families entering or leaving the program.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Director II certification

DEEC certification

ECE Center supervisor experience

Head Start experience preferred

Staff coaching/mentoring

Scheduling coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (Master’s preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: GLCAC - Lawrence, MA 01840

Overview

Under the direction and leadership of the CLASS and Outcomes Manager, the Education Supervisor is responsible for assuring school readiness for all children. The role includes coordinating teaching staff schedules and planning, supervising, coordinating, and evaluating the activities of the Educational Services, which is part of an interdisciplinary Case Management Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standard and Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework in alignment with The Creative Curriculum and STEM goals.
• Promote career development, coaching, and advancement for teaching staff.
• Ensure adherence to Program Policies and other DEEC regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee classroom equipment and materials, ensuring they are developmentally appropriate.
• Assure timely and proper individualization for all children.
• Conduct regular classroom observations to assure CLASS scores meet standards.
• Maintain Child Outcomes, CLASS, ECERS/ICERS, PQ registry, and Health and Safety checklist of the assigned center.
• Complete Head Start requirements on time, including home visits within the first 30 days of school, 45-day screenings, team meetings, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Manage NAEYC accreditation, QRIS process, and licensing requirements for the assigned center.
• Ensure appropriate curriculum is implemented daily.
• Support team-teaching activities and provide direction and coaching/mentoring support where needed.
• Review child case management files to ensure quality in educational services and the case management system, and keep all educational requirements up to date.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to plan and implement comprehensive services for children and families.
• Assist in coordinating transition activities for children and families entering or leaving the program.
• Support school readiness for all children and parent engagement activities.
• Promote parent engagement and monitor regular attendance with parents to support school readiness.
• Conduct performance appraisals for assigned staff, identifying areas for professional development and career advancement.
• Participate in other projects and duties assigned to support the Education Manager and program needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum five years of experience in a supervisory/administrative role of an ECE Center and a minimum of five years as an ECE teacher (Head Start experience preferred).
• Supervisory skills including Director II certification, DEEC certification, and the ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate teaching team activities within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of children and families, including some evenings and weekends.
• CPR and First Aid certificate preferred or ability to maintain them within 30 days of hire.
• Proof of current physical exam, negative TB test, and MMR immunity; Hepatitis B immunity is advisable.
• Current CORI, SORI, and DCF background check on file before employment.
• Fingerprint check completed within the first 30 days of employment.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures, and identities to support the agency’s mission of building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization.

Other Information

Supervisory Responsibility: Teachers; Assistant Teachers; and volunteers; backup supervisor for Family Support Services.

Travel: Occasional travel required to attend meetings, training, and visits to other sites.

Physical Demands: The position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.

Work Environment: Professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.