Site Supervisor - One Site

Mount Washington Preschool and Child Care Center, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare facility in Los Angeles is seeking a Site Supervisor to oversee daily operations, maintain compliance with licensing regulations, and support program implementation. Responsibilities include managing staff, conducting assessments, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children. Ideal candidates will possess an associate degree in early childhood education, extensive teaching experience, and strong communication skills. This role requires dedication, leadership, and a commitment to early childhood development in diverse settings.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more teaching experience in an inquiry, play-based environment.
• Knowledge of emergent curriculum.
• Valid California Driver’s License or California Identification Card.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with MWPCCC philosophy and policies.
• Implement State licensing regulations for the center.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the center.

Skills

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships

Strong writing skills and computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in early childhood education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

JOB TITLE: Site Supervisor

EMPLOYER: Mount Washington Preschool and Child Care Center

DEPARTMENT: Administration

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 2025

Overview

The Site Supervisor works under the supervision of the Executive Director and in collaboration with the leadership team to design, implement, evaluate and enforce culturally and developmentally age-appropriate programs for all children at MWPCCC. The Site Supervisor is responsible for the overall day-to-day operation of the center, implementing program policies and procedures, and ensuring that all regulations and requirements for licensing are met and maintained. This position requires some paid overtime after-hours, evenings and weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the philosophy, policies, and procedures of MWPCCC are upheld, and implementations are aligned with Title 22 regulations and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
• Implement State licensing regulations for the center and maintain appropriate records.
• Ensure the center, rooms, and play area are maintained in a clean, orderly, and safe condition and intentional for children’s learning at all times.
• Maintain appropriate staff levels to accommodate children enrolled in the program in accordance with CCLD regulations and aligned with NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
• Monitor and maintain child enrollment to ensure fiscal viability of the center and maintain accurate fiscal reporting to the Executive Director for fiscal reporting.
• Oversee parent-teacher conferences in accordance with program regulations and ensure each child is assessed using DRDP.
• Monitor teachers to ensure quality of teaching methods and support for program goals. Ensure that staff consistently complete, submit, and facilitate classroom curriculum on a weekly basis.
• Report incidents of suspected child abuse to proper authorities.
• Plan and coordinate staff meetings to promote ongoing communication.
• Work in the classrooms as a teacher on an as-needed basis for coverage and for training purposes.
• Attend and collaborate with the Executive Director and Center Admin in delivery of team and group meetings that meet the needs of MWPCCC including hiring and training of staff.
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of theory relating to early childhood education and care and the ability to implement theory into practice.
• Supervise and directly interact with children in a warm and positive way.
• Develop and provide developmentally and culturally appropriate activities for children and adults.
• Consistently implement conflict management and problem-solving strategies with children, parents and staff.
• Implement food service within the program according to established nutritional and food handling guidelines.
• Follow universal health precautions.
• Follow agency policies and procedures for health and safety.
• Implement emergency procedures as required.
• Communicate positively and actively develop and nurture reciprocal relationships with children, families, and staff members.
• Develop plans and assist in facilitating parent program events.
• Participate in ongoing development of staff including supervision, documentation, and evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with the community including Center board and building facility staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise, document, and evaluate Center staff in a positive manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associated degree in early childhood education or a related field or eligible for Site Supervisor permit.
• 5 years or more teaching experience in an inquiry, play-based environment.
• Knowledge of emergent curriculum.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with others.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong writing skills and computer literacy.
• Immunizations (Measles, Pertussis, Influenza) and TB Clearance.
• Ability to successfully pass fingerprint clearances (State Criminal History, FBI and CACI).
• Valid California Driver’s License or California Identification Card.
• Basic Computer Skills. Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, ProCare and Playground a plus.

COMPETENCIES

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others\' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone\'s efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions in the outdoor play yard.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision to supervise the children.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.