Onsite Childcare Supervisor

Headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa, VGM is a 100% employee-owned company providing business and professional services to thousands of business customers across North America. Services include group purchasing, commercial insurance, management of healthcare services and networks in post-acute cases, healthcare distribution direct to patient homes, specialty consulting, online education, digital, print, and traditional marketing and more. VGM employs approximately 1,700 people across 40 states and Canada, with more than 1,100 working in Iowa. VGM has been named the Top Workplace in Iowa on multiple occasions and is proud of its role in the communities in which it serves. For more information visit www.vgmgroup.com. 

Position Summary: The Onsite Childcare Supervisor assists with the responsibilities of educational programming for Cedar Valley Kids Center onsite childcare services at VGM Group headquarters in Waterloo, Iowa while providing supervision and support of staff. This role also assists in planning, managing and coordinating components of parent engagement, childcare supervision and curriculum development and planning, and compliance with state licensing and accreditation standards.

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Reporting Accountability: Vice President of Corporate Projects

Working Location: Onsite at VGM Main Campus in Waterloo, Iowa

Work Hours Classification: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm or 6:30am-3pm, with additional hours as needed to accommodate the hours the center operates from 6:45am-6pm, Monday-Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor the onsite classrooms and staff on an ongoing basis
• Observe, monitor and coach in the following areas: appropriate development practices, lesson plans, daily programs, portfolios, center and organization’s program goals, standards and policies, licensing regulations and accreditation criteria, and teamwork
• Act as a resource person for center staff in areas of program, child related matters, appropriate practices, guidance and discipline of children, meeting special needs, etc.
• Monitor child/staff ratios and staffing needs daily
• Oversee the general operations daily to ensure quality childcare is being provided
• Assist with the implementation of childcare program policies and procedures
• Comply with all HHS policies and procedures for childcare programs
• Maintain necessary records for Department of Human Services licensing regulations and accreditation criteria
• Assists in the security and welfare of children while at the center, assures teachers are trained in policy and procedure on and off site and that systems are monitored for security
• Participate in morning huddles, staff meetings and continuing education events
• Respond proactively to changing conditions and offer help and support to staff as needed including covering classrooms to maintain HHS ratio requirements upon staff absences
• Maintain positive relationships with staff and families
• Be willing and adaptable to change and demonstrate initiative in various ways
• Follow strict confidentiality and security guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
  
  

Key Qualifications

Education and experience:

• Associate’s degree in early childhood or related field and 2 years’ experience in an early childhood program required
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or related field and 2 years’ experience in an early childhood program in a supervisory or leadership role preferred
• The following certifications must be held in this position – if not currently held upon employment, candidate is required to obtain them within 90 days of starting employment: Pediatric First Aid and CPR, Mandatory Reporter for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse, Essentials Child Care Preservice, and Universal Precautions
  
  

Skills And Competencies

• Excellent communication and time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task while being detail oriented
• Stays current and follows best practices for childcare
• Knows and follows developmentally appropriate practices
• Must show and be able to work independently without supervision
• Ability to solve problems, resolve conflicts, and make timely decisions
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Operation of office equipment and using technology efficiently such as computers, phones, misc. office equipment         
• Visual abilities to include reading, distance vision and peripheral vision   
• Moving throughout the VGM facilities when needed 
  
  

This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. Reasonably related additional duties may be assigned to the individual Associate.

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