Preschool Site Supervisor I/II

Preschool Site Supervisor IUnder the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Preschool Site Supervisor I will assist in managing a preschool classroom, develop lesson plans, and effectively promote the emotional, physical, mental, and social wellbeing in a classroom environment. The Preschool Site Supervisor I will be responsible for collaborating with Preschool Site Supervisor II with planning and implementing of a program to teach young children and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe, and well maintained. They must ensure the development and safety of the children are in accordance with relevant state licensing policies. CLASS CHARACTERISITICS: Preschool Site Supervisor I is an entry-level class in the Preschool Site Supervisor series in the Community and Recreation Services Department. Incumbents in this class will provide professional and technical support in the administration of the programs. The Preschool Site Supervisor I is distinguished from the Preschool Site Supervisor II, as the former is the entry-level class in training and learning the full scope of the assigned duties and the latter is a journey-level class and has a high degree of independence, level of responsibility, and greater complexity of the assignments. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):Collaborate with Preschool Site Supervisor II to present a daily curriculum for the children which includes the preparation of engaging creative activities, games, outdoor activities, and teaching programs that are age and culturally appropriate.Actively teach learning activities to the children.Research available teaching methods to best meet the interest and needs of the children.Establish routines and ensure daily schedule is followed.Plan and supervise field trips and class projects.Discuss disciplinary issues with parents in an appropriate and sensitive manner; provide parents with resources.Promote early education and literacy by reading books to the children or having them engage in activities.Develop positive and transparent relations with parents. Maintain communication with parents and staff verbally and in writing.Attend to the basic needs of the children such as dressing, feeding, and teaching the children proper hygiene and bathroom etiquette.Maintain a clean, safe and organized classroom. Maintain inventory; select, store, and issue classroom supplies, equipment, and materials.Maintain complete and accurate records of children’s files, sign-in-out sheets, incident/accident reports, and staff records.Observe children, document social / educational development, and clearly and frequently communicate progress with parents, keeping them informed of program expectations, program activities and their child’s progress, and provide guidance as needed.Create a positive preschool and work environment that includes providing safety, enrichment, and the building of children’s esteem.Implement positive discipline and behavior modification as needed.Participate in professional workshops that work for the improvement of early childhood education.Responsible for opening, closing and security the facility. Ensure monthly safety and fire drills.Additional related duties as assigned by Recreation Supervisor and Program Coordinator. Preschool Site Supervisor IIUnder the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Preschool Site Supervisor II will manage a preschool classroom, develop lesson plans, and effectively promote the emotional, physical, mental and social wellbeing in a classroom environment. The Preschool Site Supervisor II will be responsible for planning and implementing a program to teach young children and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained. This position must ensure the development and safety of these children are in accordance with relevant state licensing policies. CLASS CHARACTERISITICS: Preschool Site Supervisor II is the journey-level class in the Preschool Site Supervisor series in the Community and Recreation Services Department. This classification is distinguished from Preschool Site Supervisor I position by the high degree of independence, level of responsibility and the greater complexity of the assignments. It is further distinguished from the lower level of Preschool Site Supervisor I, in that the latter is the entry-level class in the series and is in training, learning the full scope of the assigned duties and responsibilities and the Preschool Site Supervisor II has general supervision over the I. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):Develop a daily curriculum for the children that includes the preparation of engaging creative activities, games, outdoor activities and teaching programs that are age and culturally appropriate.Responsible for meeting all licensing regulations, agency policies & procedures and the Education Code as applicable.Actively teach learning activities to the children.Research available teaching methods to best meet the interest and needs of the children. • Establish routines and ensure daily schedule is followed.Plan and supervise field trips and class projects.Discuss disciplinary issues with parents in an appropriate and sensitive manner. Provide parents with resources.Responsible for accurate update of records on site including but not limited to: enrollment, curriculum, and observations.Read books to the children and promote early education and literacy. 1 • Create a positive preschool and work environment that includes providing safety, enrichment and the building of children’s esteem.Implement positive discipline and behavior modification as needed.Observe children, document social / educational development, and clearly and frequently communicate progress with parents, keeping them informed of program expectations, program activities and their child’s progress, and provide guidance as needed.Develop positive relations with parents. Maintain communication with parents and staff verbally and in writing, including the creation and distribution of a monthly newsletter (working with Program Coordinator).Plan and provide a nutritious month snack menu. Order monthly snack orders. • Attend to the basic needs of the children such as dressing, feeding and teaching the children proper hygiene and bathroom etiquette.Maintain a clean, safe and organized classroom. Maintain inventory; select, store, and issue classroom supplies, equipment and materials.Plan and lead all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences. • Participate in professional workshops that work for the improvement of early childhood education.Maintain complete and accurate records of children’s files, sign-in-out sheets, incident/accident reports, and staff records.Responsible for of opening, closing and security the facility.Conduct fire and earthquake drills every month along with any other required safety drills.Additional duties as assigned by Recreation Supervisor and Program Coordinator. Preschool Site Supervisor IEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: An AA in Child Development or a minimum of 60 units which include 24 ECE/CD units with core courses, 16 GE units plus 6 administration units and 2 adult supervision units. Must have two (2) years’ experience working with children ages 2-5 as a qualified Site Supervisor. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of CPR, AED & First Aid certifications and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate by the first day of employment. Child Development Site Supervisor Permit desirable. Preschool Site Supervisor IIEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 32 units which include 24 ECE/CD units with core courses, 6 administration units and 2 adult supervision units. Must have three (3) years’ of experience working with children ages 2-5 as a qualified Site Supervisor. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS: 2 Child Development Site Supervisor Permit qualified and possession of Mandated Reporter Training Certificate, CPR, AED & First Aid certifications by first day of employment. Child Development Program Director Permit and/or Child Development Site Supervisor permit is desirable. *See CalOpps recruitment for additional information*