Site Supervisor

Head Start for Kent County; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,746 - 45,805; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Head Start for Kent County is seeking a qualified individual to direct the operations and administration of its child development program. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and emphasizes compliance with federal and state regulations.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $31.03 to $33.25 per hour, health insurance, paid time off, and a variety of employee benefits, including a 401(k) plan. Flexibility in work hours is provided, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with a major in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or relevant experience.
• Minimum of two semester hours in childcare administration within six months of hire.
• One-year supervisory experience and two years’ experience in Head Start or preschool programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations, administration, and maintenance of the child development program.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Performance Standards and State regulations.
• Conduct regular monitoring of classrooms for safety and quality improvements.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Child Development

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

Job description

Directs the day‑to‑day operation, administration, and maintenance of the child development program and the facility. Manages and develops center staff to operate a safe and efficient center, addressing parent, child, and staff issues as needed. Serves as a content‑area expert within the State of Michigan Licensing Rules and Regulations to ensure compliance.

• Ensures the implementation of the Head Start Program in accordance with the Federal Performance Standards and the State of Michigan Licensing Regulations.
• Maintains an orderly, healthy, and safe environment conducive to optimal growth and development of children in compliance with agency, state, and federal guidelines.
• Ensures classrooms are utilizing the designated curriculum in alignment with the Agency’s School Readiness Goals.
• Conducts regular monitoring of classrooms through tools such as daily safety checklists, classroom monitoring, health and safety screeners, CLASS, and CACFP.
• Monitors and reviews CQI data for continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, OR a bachelor’s degree with 18 credit hours in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and 480 hours of experience, OR a bachelor’s degree in any area with 18 credit hours in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and 1920 hours of experience.
• Must have or complete a minimum of two (2) semester hours in childcare administration within six (6) months of hire in accordance with the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers.
• One‑year supervisory experience and two years’ experience in Head Start or other preschool programs.

*Requirements are based on the Head Start Reauthorization Act of 2007 (P.L. 110‑134) and the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers R 400.8113 Rule 113‑13 and are subject to change.

Base Pay

• $31.03 – $33.25
• Mon‑Fri
  • Hours may vary but typically follow this schedule: Monday – Thursday [7:30am‑4:30pm] and Friday [7:30am‑11:30am].
• Site determined in interview.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Referral program.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health savings account.
• Parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.

Benefits

At Head Start for Kent County, we aim to support our employees and their families. Benefits include health insurance that begins after 30 days of employment, generous time‑off and paid holiday policies from day one, and flexible work arrangements such as casual dress on Mondays and reduced hours on Fridays. The Employee Assistance Program offers physical and mental health support, including free counseling sessions. Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement are also available.