Head Start Site Supervisor

Maricopa County; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa County seeks a Site Supervisor to lead a Birth to Five or Head Start teaching team, promoting children's development and ensuring a safe classroom environment. This role includes managing daily operations, supervising staff, and partnering with community sites.

Applicants should have at least one year of experience in licensed childcare, an associate degree in early childhood education, and preferably bilingual skills in English/Spanish. A valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• One year of professional experience teaching in a licensed childcare or pre-kindergarten setting.
• Supervisory experience in Head Start or another early childhood education program is valued.
• Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a Birth to Five or Head Start teaching team.
• Manage daily operations of the classroom, including facilities maintenance.
• Monitor activities to ensure a safe learning environment.

Skills

Leadership and guidance

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Experience in early childhood education

Knowledge of Head Start policies

Education

Associate degree in early childhood education

Job description

About the Position

As a Site Supervisor, you will promote the program's goal of encouraging children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development to prepare them for future success in school. You will lead, support, and supervise a Birth to Five or Head Start teaching team by overseeing the planning and daily operations of an infant/toddler and/or preschool classroom where assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, guidance, training, modeling, support, and supervision to classroom teachers and teacher assistants.
• Ensures all site staff respect and support diverse cultural, educational, socio-economic, and family backgrounds, including those with disabilities and special needs, and treats each child and parent as an individual.
• Manages the daily operations of a Maricopa County Head Start/Early Head Start classroom, including facilities maintenance, required data collection, inputting, reporting, and teaching.
• Monitors and oversees all activities within the classroom to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment, including always maintaining supervision of children.
• Assumes the role as the lead contact with community partner sites, including communication and planning that occurs throughout the school year.
• Understands Early Education Division and Maricopa County policies and supports the philosophy of Maricopa County Human Services Department and Early Education Division in the implementation of performance standards.
• Assists with recruitment and enrollment of children and families into the Maricopa County Head Start Zero–Five Program.
• Assures all child screenings, observations, and formal developmental assessments are completed in accordance with Head Start performance standard timelines and accurate records are maintained.
• Plans and conducts transition activities with parents, school personnel, and children to transition children into and out of the program, in accordance with the Head Start/Early Head Start transition plan.
• Carries out authorized emergency and safety procedures and administers first aid and/or CPR in the classroom as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of professional experience teaching in a licensed childcare or pre‑kindergarten setting.
• Associate degree or higher in early childhood education, child development, or another equivalent post‑secondary degree with 18 credits in early childhood education, child development, or infant/toddler development.
• Supervisory experience in Head Start or another early childhood education/family services program is valued.
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish are valued.
• Experience as a current or former Early Head Start and Head Start parent is valued.

Working Conditions

• Work is routinely performed in an office environment, which may require long periods of sitting, reading, and typing.
• Position requires traveling to program sites throughout Maricopa County and client or contractor locations during scheduled workdays.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license is required upon hire.
• Must secure a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
• Must complete a medical exam that includes screening for tuberculosis (TB).
• Certification in CPR, first aid, and food handlers’ must be obtained within six weeks of hire.

Selection Procedure

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications. Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile. Applicants must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing for positions designated as safety-sensitive.

Equal Opportunity

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.