PreK Program Supervisor

YORK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; York (York County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

YORK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Pre-K Program Supervisor to provide leadership for the PA Pre-K Counts program under the Director of Early Childhood. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure standards-aligned instruction, and collaborate with PDE/OCDEL, administrators, staff, families, and community partners.

The role emphasizes instructional leadership, program oversight, and budget/grant coordination to support school readiness and successful transitions to kindergarten.

Qualifications

• PA Administrative or Supervisory Certification required.
• PA Early Childhood Education Certification required.
• Five years of experience in early childhood education preferred.
• Experience with PA Pre-K Counts/OCDEL requirements preferred.
• Act 34, Act 151, and FBI Clearances required (Self Paid).
• Drug screening and resume required (Self Paid).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day implementation of PA Pre-K Counts program and OCDEL/PDE requirements.
• Coordinate state monitoring, reporting, documentation, and program compliance.
• Ensure program goals align with district early learning priorities.
• Attend PA Pre-K Counts meetings and professional development.
• Meet regularly with Pre-K office staff to monitor program needs and progress.
• Conduct teacher observations and evaluations as required.
• Monitor classroom instruction, curriculum implementation, lesson planning, and classroom practices.
• Ensure classrooms align with Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards and district goals.
• Provide oversight of the Instructional Coach.
• Secure and monitor Act 48 professional development for teachers.
• Lead for curriculum decisions and monitor assessment data to support student growth.
• Collaborate with kindergarten staff to support school readiness and transitions.
• Coordinate parent/family orientation and address attendance/tardiness concerns.
• Serve as liaison with families and community partners.
• Provide input on staff hiring decisions and oversee job descriptions.
• Work with district departments to address program needs.
• Develop and monitor PA Pre-K Counts budget with Director of Early Childhood.
• Assist with grant applications and documentation; monitor grant resources.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Family engagement

Policy compliance

Supervisory experience

Education

Pennsylvania Administrative or Supervisory Certification

Pennsylvania Early Childhood Education Certification

Job description

Job Description: Pre-K Program Supervisor

Position Overview

The Pre-K Program Supervisor provides programmatic, instructional, operational, and supervisory leadership for the School District of the City of York's Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program under the direction of the Director of Early Childhood.

The Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day oversight, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Pre-K Counts program and serves as a primary liaison among the Director of Early Childhood, district administrators, school-based personnel, Pre-K Counts staff, families, community partners, and Pennsylvania Department of Education/Office of Child Development and Early Learning (PDE/OCDEL).

The Supervisor ensures Pre-K Counts classrooms provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned instruction; implement program requirements and grant expectations; provide educators with appropriate supervision and professional support; and support positive outcomes for eligible Pre-K Counts children and families.

Position Specifications

Position: Pre-K Program Supervisor / Supervisor of Early Childhood

Department: Early Childhood Education

Supervisor: Director of Early Childhood

Classification: Act 93 Employee

Experience And Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Administrative or Supervisory Certification required.
• Pennsylvania Early Childhood Education Certification required
• Five years of experience in early childhood education preferred
• Experience with Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts/OCDEL requirements preferred
• Strong knowledge of early childhood curriculum, assessment, instruction, and family engagement
• Act 34, Act 151, and FBI Clearances required (Self Paid)
• Drug screening and resume required (Self Paid)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Compliance

• Oversee the day-to-day implementation of the PA Pre-K Counts program and applicable OCDEL/PDE requirements
• Coordinate required state monitoring, reporting, documentation, and program compliance.
• Ensure the program's goals align with district early learning priorities
• Attend required PA Pre-K Counts meetings and professional development
• Meet regularly with Pre-K office staff to monitor program needs and progress

Instructional Leadership

• Conduct teacher observations and evaluations as required
• Monitor classroom instruction, curriculum implementation, lesson planning, and classroom practices
• Ensure Pre-K classrooms align with Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards and district early learning goals
• Provide oversight and supervision of the Instructional Coach
• Secure and monitor required Act 48 professional development for teachers

Curriculum, Assessment & Student Outcomes

• Provide leadership for Pre-K curriculum and instructional decisions
• Monitor the use of assessment data to inform instruction and support student growth
• Promote developmentally appropriate and rigorous learning experiences
• Collaborate with kindergarten staff and district leadership to support school readiness and successful transition to kindergarten

Family & Community Engagement

• Coordinate parent/family orientation in collaboration with Basics Coordinator, teachers, and parent liaisons
• Support family communication and address attendance and tardiness concerns
• Serve as a liaison with families, community agencies, the Lincoln Intermediate Unit, and other community-based early childhood partners

Staffing & Operations

• Provide input on Pre-K Counts staff hiring decisions
• Provide oversight of Pre-K job descriptions and staffing needs
• Collaborate with district departments and school administrators to address program needs

Budget & Grant Support

• Develop and monitor the PA Pre-K Counts budget in collaboration with the Director of Early Childhood and Business Office
• Assist with annual continuation grant applications and required grant documentation
• Monitor the use of grant resources to support allowable PA Pre-K Counts program activities