Teacher Supervisor East/Central LA

voala; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 3,995,000 - 4,204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

VOALA seeks a Head Start Teacher Supervisor to oversee a single site, ensuring engaging activities that promote social, emotional, and physical development for children aged 0–5. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and family advocates to support enrolled families and program goals.

The position requires a BA in Early Childhood Education/Child Development, a Site Supervisor permit (or in progress), and 24 ECE/CD units, with at least two years of teaching experience.

Qualifications

• BA in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or closely related field.
• Site Supervisor Child Development Permit (or in progress).
• 24 CD units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of the program curriculum and plans for individuals and groups.
• Review end-of-month teacher paperwork for accuracy and timely submission.
• Oversee the curriculum plan to meet needs of children, families and staff.
• Integrate Head Start services into daily activities (parent involvement, health, nutrition, etc.).
• Oversee health and safety of the environment in line with licensing requirements.
• Mentor teaching and support staff on site.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Child development

Education

BA in ECE/Child Development

Tools

Education software

Job description

VOALA

Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing programs as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.

PAY RATE: $29.00 - $30.52 PER HOUR

BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START

Through our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we work with children (ages 0 – 5) and their families to provide the skills, confidence and stable home life necessary for a smooth transition into kindergarten and beyond. Children also receive a broad array of health services including screenings and referrals, maintenance of immunization schedules, nutrition assessments and follow-ups, mental health assessments as part of initial screenings, and determination if any developmental or physical delays are present. Children receive health and dental services and have access to ongoing and acute and routine health and dental care. Enrolled children receive healthy meals, along with an assessment of their nutritional needs and the necessary follow-ups. Nutrition education is available for parents and incorporated into daily classroom activities for the children.

Cities served include: Carson, Commerce, Compton, Culver City, Del Rey, East Los Angeles, El Segundo, Harbor City, Hawthorne, South Central Los Angeles, Lomita, Lynwood, Mar Vista, Newhall, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Palms, Paramount, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Fernando, San Pedro, Santa Clarita, Shadow Hills, South Central Los Angeles, South LA, Studio City, Sun Valley, Sunland, Sylmar, Torrance, Tujunga, Val Verde, Valencia, Valley Village, Wilmington.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

The Head Start Teacher Supervisor will provide oversite at a single location, ensuring children experience an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child.

Specific duties include

• Ensures implementation of the program curriculum for children enrolled in classes. Administers plans for individuals and group activities to stimulate learning and promote parent involvement in the children’s learning. Works cooperatively with Teacher(s), Assistant Teacher(s), and Family Advocate(s) to provide information and resources to enrolled families;
• Review end-of-the-month teacher paperwork for accuracy and to ensure timely submission of monthly paperwork and reports;
• Ensures that the curriculum plan implemented meets the needs of all children, families and staff;
• Integrates various Head Start services, such as parent involvement, social services, nutrition, health, disabilities, and mental health into daily program activities;
• Oversees the physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children;
• Other duties as may be required to fulfill program mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Ensure implementation of the program curriculum, administers plans for individuals and group activities, provide information and resources to enrolled families
• Review end-of-the-month teacher paperwork for accuracy and to ensure timely submission of monthly paperwork and reports
• Reviews plans to ensure that the curriculum plan implemented meets the needs of all children, families and staff
• Integrates various Head Start services, into daily program activities
• Oversees the physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children
• Mentors teaching and other support staff on site

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
• Proof at the time of hire
  • TB clearance within 6 months’ prior
  • Annual Influenza vaccination (between Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st)
  • Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
• Health screening at the time of employment
• Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequently kneel and squat
  • Ability to move quickly

EDUCATION

• BA in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or closely related field
• Site Supervisor Child Development Permit (or in progress)
• 24 CD units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Management coursework
• Minimum 1 year of supervisor experience
• 4 years of teaching experience
• Knowledge of Head Start performance standards
• Knowledge of Creative curriculum
• Knowledge of Licensing regulations
• Familiarity with education / development software applications
• Bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal)

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.