Temporary Site Supervisor, Head Start Program

Capeheadstart; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 39,950 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Group benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance

14 paid holidays

Educational assistance

Job summary

Capeheadstart in Livermore is seeking a Full Time Site Supervisor to lead a team of educators at the Bess Platt Center. This role involves ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly while meeting educational standards and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate holds a degree or permit, has a passion for early childhood education, and can foster positive relationships with families and staff. Benefits include hourly pay between $29.00 and $32.00, signing bonuses, and group health benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid California driver’s license.
• Previous experience in a Head Start or State Preschool program preferred.
• Ability to work within the philosophy of the CAPE program.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of educators.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain effective communication with parents.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork / effective interpersonal relationships with co‑workers

Flexibility

Detail‑oriented

Bi‑lingual skills (especially Spanish/English)

Education

BA or AA degree or in progress

Site Supervisor or Program Director Permit

Job description

CAPE, Inc. has an immediate opportunity for a Regular Full Time Site Supervisor at Bess Platt Center

Eligibility and Compensation

• Position is non‑exempt, regular full‑time (40 hours/week)
• Pay hourly, $29.00–$32.00 versus education, experience, and permit level
• Eligible for a signing bonus
• Group benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance and retirement
• 14 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick days, educational assistance

Agency Overview

CAPE, Inc. is headquartered in Livermore and provides early childhood education services through Head Start and Early Head Start preschool programs in Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Hayward. CAPE offers a cohesive environment for passionate people who want to make a significant contribution to early childhood education, social/emotional development and early childhood mental health.

Position Overview

The Site Supervisor is responsible for supervising and leading a team of Teachers, Associate Teachers, Teacher Aides and Volunteers while managing all aspects of day‑to‑day operations of a center‑based program. The Site Supervisor provides leadership and guidance, manages planning, organizing, and implementing the care, development and education of typically and atypically developing children, and works with children individually and in small and large groups as part of the cooperative classroom team.

Essential Functions

• Carry out the goals, policies, procedures and activities designed to implement CAPE, Inc.’s educational objectives, Head Start Performance Standards, CDE Regulations and Community Care Licensing
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information on Head Start children and families
• Ensure compliance with CACFP at the site
• Service and supervise meals and snacks; conduct point‑of‑service meal counts and maintain all food safety guidelines
• Assist with diapering and toileting of children and daily routine functions of the classroom
• Ensure monthly reports, safety, consumable checklist and small purchase orders are accurate and submitted on time to the Center Operations Manager
• Observe and apply safety practices at all times
• All other duties as assigned

Assessments / Curriculum

• Prepare and maintain required records: developmental and behavioral screenings, Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) at least three times per year, observations of children, two parent conferences and two home visits, analysis of assessment outcomes, annual ECERS evaluation, IDP for each child, and documentation of needs and goals of children with IDP/IEP/IFSP assessments
• Submit referrals to appropriate specialists as needed
• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate, emergent, anti‑bias curriculum with input from parents and staff, incorporating all Head Start and State Preschool components

Parent and Family Involvement (in collaboration with the Family Advocate)

• Encourage parent involvement in all program aspects and provide parent orientations to new families
• Build and maintain professional, warm and supportive relationships with families
• Plan, coordinate and attend Center Parent Meetings with Family Advocates
• Generate a monthly newsletter for families in the predominant language of the program
• Greet families daily and establish positive relationships; monitor teaching teams to ensure positive interactions with parents, families and children
• Participate in scheduled case management meetings and make reports of suspected child abuse to Child Protective Services (CPS) in coordination with agency support staff

Communication

• Develop and maintain effective communication with parents, Policy Committee Representatives, management team and other community agencies
• Conduct onsite orientation for new team members; attend and participate in monthly management team meetings, site supervisor and center staff meetings as required
• Possess oral and written communication skills to effectively speak in public forums or meetings and write reports with the management team
• Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, socialization and choice-making; ask open‑ended questions and listen respectfully; speak to children in a positive and respectful manner; collaborate and establish effective working relationships with teaching staff and agency management

Health and Safety

• Observe and apply safety practices at all times, including supervision and maintaining proper staff‑to‑child ratios
• Monitor indoor/outdoor environments daily and monthly; maintain a clean and safe learning environment for children daily; complete injury reports, symptom records and unusual incident reports as needed
• Responsible for monthly safety checklist, fire drills and disaster drills, and completion of all documents; communicate CAPE Inc. emergency evacuation procedures to all employees at least once every three months; follow HR procedure for reporting employee injuries

Nutrition

• Review and submit grocery order weekly; ensure snacks and meals are served family style with an adult present at the table; ensure meal counts are documented at time of service; meet food handling and safety requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

• BA or AA degree or in progress
• Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation and valid vehicle insurance
• Must hold a Site Supervisor or Program Director Permit
• Ability to work within the philosophy of the CAPE program
• Frequent significant decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities
• Effective communication skills—both oral and written
• Analytical and organizational skills
• Teamwork / effective interpersonal relationships with co‑workers
• Professionalism; flexibility
• Comprehension of job‑related responsibilities
• Detail‑oriented; customer service oriented
• Previous experience in a Head Start or State Preschool program preferred
• Bi‑lingual skills preferred, especially Spanish/English; Farsi/English

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand, walk, bend, sit, use hands and fingers; handle objects; reach, climb, balance; stoop, kneel; talk and hear
• Frequent sitting on floor with children
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Specific vision abilities required: close, distance, color, peripheral and depth perception; ability to adjust focus
• Work environment involves moderate noise
• Ability to respond to an emergency by taking children to a safe area

CAPE, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides the opportunity for all persons to seek, obtain, and hold employment with the Agency without discrimination on account of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, disability status, medical condition, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or because of genetic information, except if there exists a lawful bona fide occupational qualification.