Head Start Center Supervisor

CAPSLO; Atascadero (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPSLO is seeking a Center Supervisor in California to oversee day-to-day operations, supervise instructional staff, ensure curriculum alignment, maintain records, and foster family and community partnerships. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, service plan implementation, staff development, and budget-conscious purchasing of supplies.

The ideal candidate will have relevant ECE/CD education, required permits (Site Supervisor), and experience supervising centers with an understanding of

Qualifications

• Education requirements per Level II and Level III outlined
• Experience: 2 years teaching experience for Level II; 1 year Center Supervisor experience for Level III
• Permit: Current Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or higher
• Additional requirement: 3 Infant/Toddler college units

Responsibilities

• Ensure program quality adheres to State laws, licensing regulations, and Head Start Performance Standards
• Guide and monitor implementation of Service Plans
• Identify and provide training for Center Instructional Staff
• Plan and conduct monthly Staff Meetings
• Ensure safe and developmentally appropriate center environment
• Monitor screenings and ongoing assessments of children
• Implement Transition Plans for children and families
• Participate in case conferencing and IEP/IFSP plans
• Participate in enrollment and recruitment activities
• Monitor mealtimes for CACFP
• Substitute in classrooms as needed

Skills

Staff supervision

Program administration

Regulatory compliance

Training staff

Education

AA/AS in ECE/CD

6 units Admin

2 units Adult Supervision

3 Infant/Toddler units

BA/BS with 12 ECE/CD

6 admin units

2 Adult Supervision units

3 Infant/Toddler units

Job description

As a Center Supervisor, you will manage the day-to-day operations of our center, including supervision, monitoring, and evaluation of Instructional Staff. You will ensure curriculum planning, record-keeping, and family and community partnerships align with Performance Standards and State regulations. Your role will involve ordering educational supplies within budget and implementing Head Start Performance Standards. Join us in supporting CAPSLO’s mission to effectively run the center and support as many children and families as possible.

What we're looking for in the ideal candidate:

Level II:

• Education: AA/AS in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD). Must have 6 units in Administration, 2 units of Adult Supervision.
• Experience: 2 years related teaching experience and
• Permit: Current Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or higher.
• Additional Requirement: 3 Infant/Toddler college units

Level III:

• Education: BA/BS with 12 units ECE/CD, 6 units of Administration, 2 units of Adult Supervision, 3 units of Supervised Field Experience.
• Experience: 1 year Center Supervisor experience
• Permit: Current Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or higher.
• Additional Requirement: 3 Infant/Toddler college units

As a Center Supervisor you will:

• Ensure program quality adheres to State laws, licensing regulations, and Head Start Performance Standards
• Guide and monitor the implementation of Service Plans.
• Identify and provide training for Center Instructional Staff.
• Plan and conduct monthly Staff Meetings.
• Ensure the center environment is safe and developmentally appropriate.
• Monitor required screenings and ongoing assessments of children.
• Implement Transition Plans for children and families.
• Participate in case conferencing and implement IEP/IFSP plans.
• Participate in daily housekeeping duties.
• Follow Cleaning Procedures and use proper sanitation products.
• Order and track consumable supplies and instructional materials within budget.
• Attend monthly Parent Committee Meetings and community collaborations.
• Participate in enrollment and recruitment activities.
• Monitor mealtimes for Child and Adult Care Food Program.
• Substitute in classrooms as needed.

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