Head Start Education Supervisor

About the role

The Head Start Education Supervisor at Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency (CAA) oversees the educational component of the Head Start program. This role involves ensuring high-quality early childhood education, supporting teaching staff, and maintaining compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and other regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Head Start teaching staff in the assigned early childhood education center; provide leadership and guidance.
• Help in classrooms, giving breaks, uploading documentation and lesson planning.
• Oversee the implementation of curriculum and lesson plans to ensure age-appropriateness and individualization, track, compile and report on lesson plans.
• Instruct or help staff create lesson plans.
• Collaborate with the Principal to develop and implement developmentally appropriate practices and the Creative Curriculum in all classrooms.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide feedback to teachers to improve instructional practices and adherence to all program standards and policies.
• Analyze child assessment data to inform instructional planning and program improvement.
• Work with Principal to develop and implement professional development plans for teaching staff; support and facilitate training for teachers.
• In conjunction with Principal/Site Administrator lead the center-based onboarding of new Head Start teaching staff, including practice-based coaching.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing requirements, and agency policies.
• Collaborate with other Head Start staff, including family advocates, content area staff, and administrative personnel, to provide comprehensive services to children and families.
• Stay current with best practices in early childhood education and share new knowledge with teaching staff.
• Facilitate communication between staff, families, and the community.
• Participate in agency meetings and contribute to the overall strategic planning and development of the Head Start program.
• Serve as lead manager when the Principal is not at the site.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Required Education, Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in early childhood education, preferably in a Head Start setting. Minimum of 3 years experience in a supervisory or administrative role. Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and developmentally appropriate child development practices. Ability to work effectively with diverse families and communities. CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual in English and Spanish. Experience with the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD.

Requirements and Physical Demands

• Valid driver's license and valid automobile insurance must be maintained.
• The ability to access an internet provider to work remotely and offsite in emergency situations.
• Willingness to accommodate planned and unplanned travel to and from Head Start Center and other C-HCCAA or meeting/conference locations, including overnight and/or out-of-town travel.