Early Head Start Childcare Center Supervisor- Early Discovery Center

A vacancy exists for an Early Head Start Childcare Center Supervisor position within the Student Services division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. This position is located at the Early Discovery Center in West Chester, PA. 

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Summary:
The purpose of the Early Head Start Childcare Center Supervisor is to oversee the daily operation and staff compliance in a childcare center offering Early Head Start, Head Start, and related services. Additionally, the Site lead will maintain the assigned location according to STARS and PA childcare licensing requirements.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the immediate supervision of assigned staff relative to CCIU, Office of Head Start, and PA childcare licensing policies and procedures
• Develop positive relationships with families enrolled in the program, assisting with family needs and addressing any family concerns that arise
• Supervise and evaluate education staff with regard to educational and administrative planning including provision of feedback that leads to positive change in performance
• Utilize research based tools, including CLASS, ECERS, ITERS, and TPOT, to provide specific and targeted feedback to the employee
• Oversee daily dismissal of students, ensuring safe processes are maintained, staff and parents follow procedures, and students are properly supervised
• Ensure assigned site runs effectively.
  • Complete quarterly health and safety screener with the Health Specialist
  • Immediately communicate any concerns or needs relative to the location with Supervisor of Head Start
  • Interact with STARS specialist during site visits
  • Make recommendations, plan for, and ensure delivery of professional development as required by licensing, STARS, and Office of Head Start
  • Lead monthly site based staff meetings, creating an agenda and maintaining attendance
  • Recommend purchases of equipment, supplies, and materials for center based on classroom needs identified by ECERS, ITERS, curriculum, safety reviews, and observations
  • Coordinate classroom coverage and staff schedules to ensure proper ratio is maintained at all times
• Promote family engagement in the Head Start program
  • Introduce families to the site, providing tours and program information to prospective participants
  • Coordinate appointments for families with Family Service Workers to ensure complete enrollment at all times
  • Work in conjunction with the Family Service Worker to ensure all parties have appropriate family and student information
  • Provide individualized resources and strategies to promote School Readiness
• Maintain accurate records and files to support annual Program Information Report (PIR)
  • All contacts with families must be recorded
  • Student attendance and meal service must be monitored at point of service and input into Student Tracking System daily
  • Ensure all required screenings are up to date and in child's file
  • Ensure that all assessments and parent-teacher conference forms are in child's file
• Utilize human resources effectively
  • Plan effectively so that all adults in classroom are actively participating with students
  • Train all new adults, whether staff or volunteers, regarding classroom schedule, routines, and Head Start requirements
  • Ensure that students from local education entities are provided opportunities to fulfill course requirements
• Maintain confidentiality of all student and family information, adhering to CCIU standards

Qualifications:
Education & Experience 

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or closely related field required
• Early Childhood Education strongly preferred
• Bilingual/Bicultural preferred

Professional or Other Required Clearances

• PA Director's Credential within one year required
• Current police, child abuse, NSOR, and FBI fingerprint- DHS clearances within 1 year required

Anticipated Salary Range: 
Project, HS3, $74,443.20/yr. - $91,894.40/yr. 
* Placement on band is based on years of direct experience in a comparable role.
260 day position, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.