Under the supervision of the Regional Education Manager and in accordance with Head Start (HS) Federal Program Performance Standards, California Department of Education (CDE), California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Childcare Licensing Division (CLD), and Mission Neighborhood Centers (MNC), the Campus Supervisor I will primarily be responsible of providing day-to-day quality learning experiences for young children by applying methods that promote independence, curiosity, decision making, cooperation, persistence, creativity, and problem solving in young children. Will be responsible in the selection and supervision of teaching staff and ensuring that Federal, State and Local Agency regulations, policies and procedures are enforced.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

Interacting with Children

• Instruct children and parents (e.g. nutrition, self-care, social, motor skills, language skills, etc.) for the purpose of optimizing development of each child and helping to enhance parenting skills.
• Uses English language in order to assist ESL learners to acquire English language skills and to expand the language skills and vocabulary of the English-Speakers.
• Implements academic, behavior, family events, health and nutrition plans (e.g. literacy activities, stories, songs, math/science activities, art, etc.) for the purpose of achieving program objectives.
• Role-model and ensure center team support for the provision of specialized services for children with identified special needs in the classroom.
• Assists children with hand washing and tooth brushing for the purpose of modeling appropriate personal hygiene.
• Helps to carry out small groups’ activities and routines that support individual/group needs and/or delivering services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Use positive discipline techniques in guiding children’s behavior.

Assessing Children

• Observe children in all developmental domains and document observations according to policy and procedures within the identified timelines.
• Monitors conversation, manners, cleanup activities, listening, etc. for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior.
• Demonstrates awareness of entire group, including number ratio while working with primary care children.

Curriculum Preparation

• Create bi-weekly plans and ensure the implementation of the Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) and that teaching staff are adhering to curriculum fidelity.
• Ensure the implementation of developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on observations of children’s strengths, interests, and needs reflected in observations, screenings and the DRDP-2015 assessment results.
• Organize indoor/outdoor and quiet/active activities appropriate to the age group.
• Conducts home visits and parent-teacher conferences (ILP’s) in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and program policies and procedures.
• Develop Individualized Learning Plans (ILP) for each child based on observations, screenings, parent input and the DRDP-2015 assessment results.
• Monitor the frequency, quality and content of screenings, observations, assessments and ILP’s conducted by campus teaching staff in accordance with Program Performance Standards and Delegate Agency Agreement.
• Three times annually, after each developmental assessment (DRDP-2015), develop and implement a Desired Results Summary of Findings with the participation and input of center teaching staff based on analysis of the DRDP-2015 child outcomes for each classroom.
• Prepare documentation to support referrals for further evaluation and specialized services for children with suspected special needs.

Communication with Parents

• Acts as a support and resource person for families for the purpose of assisting the teachers in case managing specific needs with families, advocating for parents and encouraging parent involvement in the program.
• Inform parents about daily classroom routine, expectations, policies, field trips and volunteer opportunities.
• Communicate with parents about incidents that have been observed and recorded on-site regarding their child.
• Encourage and motivate parents to participate in all levels of the Head Start Program (e.g. classroom center committees, PPC, Policy Council and other district and/or city wide committees), in accordance with Program Performance Standards.
• Obtain all required classroom parental signatures such as on all incident reports and field trip permission slips.

Supervision

• Supervise and evaluate campus teaching staff assigned to the same classroom in all areas of their performance and relating to employment requirements in accordance with MNC’s personnel policies and procedures.
• Maintain staff schedule to ensure appropriate ratios throughout the day.
• Approval of timesheets, compensatory time, sick leave, vacation and any other leave (paid or unpaid), in accordance with MNC’s personnel policies and procedures.
• Work with HR to maintain accurate records of employee absences, work hours, immunizations, physical exams, fingerprints, professional development and other documentation required by Federal and State regulations or MNC’s personnel policies and procedures.
• Participate in the decision making to make recommendations as to transfers, promotions and disciplinary actions in accordance with MNC’s personnel policies and procedures.
• Train, supervise and monitor teaching staff throughout the year in writing and implementing appropriate weekly classroom lesson plans.
• Organize and monitor a system of specific tasks to ensure that all members of the teaching staff perform an equal share of the work.
• Facilitate a minimum of monthly staff meetings.
• Assist volunteers and parents in working with children in the classroom with proper health practices, food handling and interactions/supervision of children.

Administration

• May assume coverage in the absence of any of the teaching staff members and remain flexible about staffing schedule which may be adjusted as program needs change.
• Ensure the maintenance and filing of appropriate forms and documents in children’s files.
• Prepare and submit complete and accurate reports as required by program needs and direct manager.
• Engage substitutes or volunteers during the school year to ensure that there are sufficient adults in the classroom.
• Work with teaching staff, FSS, Health & nutrition team, and parents to ensure that required dental exams, physical exams and screenings are completed for each child in accordance with Program Performance Standards and Plan of Action.
• Plan and organize field trips, with the inclusion of parent volunteers.
• In collaboration with teaching staff ensure that 45-day developmental screenings and three developmental assessments (DRDP-2015) for each child are completed.
• Ensure that the timelines of 30, 45, and 90 days are met upon enrollment dates (e.g. homes visits, mental health notes, developmental screenings, ASQ-3, ASQ-SE, vision & hearing screenings).
• Assist in performing height and weight measurements of the children twice a year according to policy and procedure within the designated timelines.
• Ensure that daily meal counts and monthly records of daily attendance for the Childcare Food Program according to MNC’s policies and procedures are completed.
• Complete and track California Department of Education (CDE) Attendance Register, 801-A Form (to be completed monthly), Best Interest Day Forms (to be completed daily and monthly).
• Participate in staff/parent conferences and IEP’s (Individualized Educational Plan) and meetings of other teaching staff in the center.
• In collaboration with FSS, organize campus parent committee and elect officers and representatives to PPC in accordance with the Program Performance Standards and PPC bylaws

Classroom Maintenance

• Maintain and ensure a safe and sanitary environment, including the classroom equipment, work areas, child files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items.
• Carries out Health & Safety Checklist; corrects and identifies deficiencies. Perform minor repairs and maintenance in classroom, as needed. Report major repairs to the Regional Manager and submits out work orders as needed.
• Oversees and ensures:
  • Classroom materials and areas are labeled.
  • Materials are rotated
  • The set-up and serving of meals and snacks for the children takes place.
• Check temperature of food delivery, log temperature and follow procedure for heating and storage of food according to MNC’s policies and procedures.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution. Assist in the maintenance of equipment and emergency supplies.

Secondary Functions

• Follow Head Start/CDE/CLD policies and procedures in reporting suspected child abuse in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Attends meetings and/or workshops (e.g. staff/center meetings, in-service sessions, training, and parent meetings) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and/or maintaining their professional development.
• Must follow timekeeping policies and procedures and approve your timesheet following payroll schedule.

Customer Service

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Always represent the Company in a professional manner.

Safety

• Maintain personal safety, use personal protection equipment (PPE) and follow Company policies.
• Report all and any safety issues, accidents, or injuries to your manager as a matter of priority.
• Use safety walk and carry one child at a time up and down stairs.

Effective Team Member

• Ability to interact positively with team members.
• Ability to facilitate positive change.
• Partner with supervisor when necessary to address department issues or concerns.
• Punctuality and attendance is a high priority

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development (ECD) or related field is required.

Experience: At least 3 years of professional experience in a toddler setting, including a minimum of 2 years supervising staff. Experience with implementing PITC and/or project-based curricula is preferred.

Requirements:

• State of California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit required.
• Current Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter)
• Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ)
• Current Immunizations (TB, Influenza, MMR, Pertussis) (every 2 years thereafter)
• Clearance Child Abuse Index
• Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter)
• Must be registered with the Early Care & Education Workforce Registry
• Must attend trainings that are required by funders (might be an evening or Saturday)

Language(s): Bilingual, bi-literate preferred; English/Spanish or other language ability based on program needs.

Skills and Abilities:

• Personality - Independent thinker, possess excellent customer service skills, professional attitude, a high level of personal integrity, maturity, and business judgment required.
• Performance - Able to multi-task, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, able to do presentations and to maintain confident information.
• Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be a well-organized professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment.
• Stress Management - Ability to remain tactful under pressure and present a professional demeanor and communication style with co-workers in a multicultural setting.

Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer.

Decision Making: Set priorities and standards of performance; Develop plans by which work can be accomplished.

Tools and Equipment: General office equipment, fax, copier, printer, phone, and computer.

Confidential and Sensitive Information: Maintain the highest level of confidentiality when dealing with client records.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit approximately 40% of the time, walk 20% of the time and stand 40% of the time. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to type or handle, feel, and operate objects. The employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Must be able to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, and work with children on the floor for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to speak and listen. Specific vision abilities of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

What we offer

• Pay Rate: $44.00 - $47.90 per hour

• Medical – Kaiser and CCHP / Dental – Principal / Vision – Vision Care / Life Insurance - $50,000 / 403b – 3% match / FSA

• 15 paid sick days / 12 paid holidays / 12 paid vacation days

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) / WADP (Working Advantage Discount Program)

If you are seeking an organization that values, promotes and develops leadership by delivering culturally sensitive, multi-generational, community-based services that empower families to build strong, healthy, and vibrant neighborhoods with the vision of a strong, healthier and more vibrant community that respects and celebrates its many rich, cultural traditions, please apply.

We are an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes diversity in the workplace and has a great company culture. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.