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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assistant Teacher/Caregivers and Teacher/Caregivers.

SUMMARY

The Site Supervisor/Center Director has overall responsibility for operation of the assigned center or site. Responsible for the coordination of entire center operations in accordance with Community Care Licensing and Head Start Program Performance Standards. Responsible for the educational development of each child in the classroom in accordance with established curriculum per Head Start Program Performance Standards, philosophy and mission.

Assists in achieving the agency’s vision, “For Those We Serve,” by empowering individuals who thrive as healthy, self-sufficient and contributing members of our communities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for supervising assigned staff, interns and volunteers; recruitment, performance management and other personnel processes.

Adheres to all Fresno EOC Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Conducts training and provides guidance/feedback to classroom staff relative to education service goals, objectives and operation.

Reviews teachers’ files and reports weekly to ensure that they are accurate and up-to-date.

Reviews teachers’ posted Weekly Activity Plans for developmental appropriateness and for compliance with the Fresno EOC Head Start curriculums.

Coordinates and monitors nutrition compliance and activities at the center.

Participates in Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS) semi-annual evaluation and other aspects of ongoing Self-Assessment and data analysis.

Conducts training and provides guidance to classroom staff relative to child development services goals, objectives and operation.

Coordinates staff’s activities including staff meetings, center safety meetings, scheduling work hours and assigning job tasks.

Coordinates work schedules with center staff to ensure that the office is staffed during the hours the center is officially open.

Regularly communicates and collaborates with Teacher/Center Director and Child Development Site Specialist to ensure the delivery of quality services to children, families and the community.

Ensures that classes are staffed to meet the necessary staff/child ratio mandated by Community Care Licensing and the Program Performance Standards. Provides classroom coverage when necessary.

Coordinates with the Child Development Site Specialist in overseeing the implementation of Early Head Start curriculum and training of staff.

Organizes and maintains accurate records and appropriate files as mandated by Community Care Licensing, and the Head Start 0 to 5 program.

Submits reports and evaluations as required in a timely manner.

Reviews Teacher/Caregiver’s and Assistant Teacher Caregiver’s files and reports to ensure that they are accurate and up-to-date.

Ensures that the center has a safe and healthy environment for infant and toddlers.

Promotes family engagement/volunteering by attending LPM meetings to share information and be a resource person when appropriate.

Coordinates program services with the Early Child Care and Education Nurse and the Family and Community Partnerships Specialist.

Coordinates preparation and monitoring of local site budget.

Orders and maintains adequate classroom and maintenance supplies and purchases approved foods for meals at center.

Change diapers and assist with toileting as needed.

Follows procedures for mandatory reporting for suspected child abuse.

Travels to Head Start 0 to 5 centers/sites as needed.

Attends and participates in conferences, meetings and trainings, as required.

Treats all children, families, co-workers and community members in a responsible and respectful, kind and friendly, and professional manner per Head Start 0 to 5 Pyramid Teaching Model expectations,

Serves and substitutes in classrooms as needed to maintain required ratios, supervision, health and safety, etc.

Ensures that the center has a safe and healthy environment for children.

Monitors and observes classroom on a routine basis and provides written reports and guidance/feedback as required.

Models professionalism for staff, parents, children, clients, and community members. Promotes a collaborative environment within the service areas, program, and agency.

Actively encourages and embraces diversity.

Adheres to the American With Disabilities Act (ADA-1992) which prohibits discriminatory actions toward children and/or adult with disabilities. In particular, children with disabilities are enrolled in the classroom as mandated by Federal Law.

Maintains strict compliance with universal precautions.

Maintains confidentiality of records and information on Head Start 0 to 5 staff, children and families.

Travels for agency business using personal transportation.

Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.

Works evenings and weekends as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsible for one infant classroom with six (6)/eight (8) infants and one toddler classroom with eight (8) toddlers.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development (CD) or Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field with 18 units in CD/ECE including 6 Infant/Toddler units, 3 administration units and 2 adult supervision units, required.

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years’ work experience with infants and toddlers required.

Three (3) years’ supervisory experience in a child development center required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Possess and maintain valid CPR/First Aid certification or obtain certification within one year of hire, required.

Must possess and maintain Food Handlers Certification or obtain within thirty (30) days of employment.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related business software.

Effective presentation, written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.

Ability to work well with children/families and diverse population, and with contracted service providers and representatives of collaborating agencies.

Bilingual in English and Spanish or other secondary language preferred based on the needs of the clients and the program.

Maintain a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, adequate auto insurance as required by State law, and insurability by agency carrier for those driving agency vehicles. Proof of insurance is required.

Obtain a valid AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Certification prior to first day of employment.

Pass and maintain Basic Pest Management in a Child Care Settings annual certification as required by the California Healthy Schools Act (HSA).

Physical examination, TB screening clearance and signed federal criminal record declaration are required within 7 days after employment.

Immunized against influenza (flu), pertussis (whooping cough) and measles. The influenza vaccination must be obtained annually during flu season, August 1 through December 1. A person is exempt from the immunization requirements for the following circumstances:

1. The person submits a written statement from a licensed physician declaring that because of the person’s physical condition or medical circumstances, the immunization is not safe.

2. The person submits a written statement from a licensed physician providing that the person has evidence of current immunity to pertussis (whooping cough) and/or measles.

3. The person submits in writing declaration that he or she has declined the influenza (flu) vaccination. This exemption only applies to the influenza (flu) vaccine.

Pass required reference checks and fingerprint clearance under Title 22 regulations: Department of Justice/FBI, Criminal Record Statement Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) and background investigation as needed prior to employment.

Former Head Start 0 to 5 parents preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and reach with hands and arms; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to walking on uneven ground and outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to blood borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Fresno EOC.

REV: 7-06-2021