Head Start Site Supervisor

About the role

As a Site Supervisor, you will promote the program's goal of encouraging children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development, which, in turn, will prepare them for future success in school. In your role, you will lead, support, and supervise a Birth to Five or Head Start teaching team by overseeing the planning and daily operations of an infant/toddler and/or preschool classroom where assigned.

This educational program recognizes that children grow in the context of their family and culture, and you will facilitate that growth.

Job Contributions

• Provides leadership, guidance, training, modeling, support, and supervision to classroom Teachers and Teacher Assistants
• Ensures all site staff respect and support diverse cultural, educational, socio-economic, and family backgrounds, including those with disabilities and special needs, and treats each child and parent as an individual
• Manages the daily operations of a Maricopa County Head Start/Early Head Start classroom, including facilities maintenance, required data collection, inputting, reporting, and teaching
• Maintains a safe and healthy learning environment, including always maintaining supervision of children
• Assumes the role as the lead contact with community partner sites, including communication and planning that occurs throughout the school year
• Understands Early Education Division and Maricopa County policies and supports the philosophy of Maricopa County Human Services Department and Early Education Division in the implementation of Performance Standards as identified in Division goals and Program policies and procedures
• Aids in recruitment and enrollment of children and families into the Maricopa County Head Start Zero – Five Program
• Affirms all child screenings, observations, and formal developmental assessments are completed in accordance with Head Start Performance Standard timelines and accurate records are maintained; that findings are recorded, and information is used in developing classroom lesson plans; and that parents are involved in the development of an Education Plan based on assessment results
• Plans and conducts transition activities with parents, school personnel, and children to transition children into and out of the program, in accordance with the Head Start/Early Head Start Transition Plan
• Carries out authorized emergency and safety procedures and administers first aid and/or CPR in the classroom as needed

Working Conditions

• Work is routinely performed in an office environment, which may require long periods of sitting, reading, and typing
• Position requires traveling to program sites throughout Maricopa County, client, and contractor locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business
• Valid Arizona driver’s license is required upon hire
• Must secure a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Must complete a medical exam that includes screening for tuberculosis (TB)
• Certification in CPR, first aid, and food handlers' must be obtained within six weeks of hire

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Paid Benefits

Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Qualifications

• One year of professional experience teaching in a licensed childcare or pre-kindergarten setting
• Associate degree or higher in early childhood education, child development, or another equivalent post-secondary degree with 18 credits in early childhood education, child development, or infant/toddler development
• We also value supervisory experience in Head Start or another early childhood education/family services program
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish
• Experience as a current or former Early Head Start and Head Start parent