Assistant Site Supervisor

About the role

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Founded in 1857, MFS is dedicated to changing lives and positively impacting communities through its services.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems to support effective teaching strategies and the Creative Curriculum, ensuring they are developmentally appropriate and prepare children for success in school.
• Review and/or revise Head Start service plans and systems under the leadership of the Site Supervisor and in collaboration with other area content supervisors and delegate representatives.
• Plan and implement training for staff on required DCFS topics, Head Start Standards, NAEYC Accreditation Standards, developmentally appropriate practice, and other topics as needed.
• Mentor and coach teaching teams on a monthly basis to develop and track progress on individual team member's Professional Development Plans.
• Ensure effective transition planning for children and families, coordinating with staff, parents, program consultants, and community partners.
• Adhere to compliance with funding requirements through routine system revisions, budgetary fulfillments, and facility maintenance.
• Assess current and future facility needs and make preliminary arrangements with the Facilities and Transportation Manager to meet those needs.
• Ensure adherence to Child Health & Safety standards across all sites.
• Engage in effective interactions with diverse staff and service area populations, demonstrating non-bias respect and behavior.
• Work collaboratively with other service area coordinators to integrate education services with health, mental health, abilities, dental health, nutrition, parent involvement, and social services.
• Substitute as teaching staff when necessary.
• Attend meetings and trainings to stay updated on trends in various service areas.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of children in classrooms, during transitions, and on the playground.
• Accurately reflect content area data in agency's Program Information Reports within set time frames.
• Adhere to purchase approval requirements and procedures to ensure agency's fiscal integrity.
• Participate in program recruitment efforts to maintain full enrollment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Education from an accredited college or university, or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education.
• At least two years supervisory responsibility and experience in a 0-5 age setting.
• Current registered Early Childhood Education Professional Educator License (PEL)-Formally Type 02 or 04 State of Illinois teaching certificate.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificate or obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams, excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a complex environment.
• Physical demands include sitting, standing, talking, hearing, using hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, bending, stretching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

Benefits

Metropolitan Family Services offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, Guardian Dental Coverage, VSP Vision Coverage, contributions to individual and family HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date, and free General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services. Additionally, there is a 401K plan with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility. For more details, please click here.