Teacher Supervisor East/Central LA

Job Summary And Purpose

The Head Start Teacher Supervisor will provide oversight at a single location, ensuring children experience an environment that includes varied activities to help children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, with the overall goal being to achieve social competence for the child.

Essential Duties

• Ensure implementation of the program curriculum
• Administers plans for individuals and group activities to stimulate learning and promote parent involvement in the children's learning
• Works cooperatively with Teacher(s), Assistant Teacher(s), and Family Advocate(s) to provide information and resources to enrolled families
• Review end-of-the-month teacher paperwork for accuracy and to ensure timely submission of monthly paperwork and reports
• Reviews plans to ensure that the curriculum plan implemented meets the needs of all children, families and staff
• Integrates various Head Start services, such as parent involvement, social services, nutrition, health, disabilities, and mental health into daily program activities
• Oversees the physical environment consistent with state and local licensing requirements and the health and safety needs of the children
• Mentors teaching and other support staff on site

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
• Proof at the time of hire TB clearance within 6 months' prior
• Annual Influenza vaccination (between Nov. 1st - Mar. 31st)
• Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
• Health screening at the time of employment
• Requires ability to interact with children in a busy environment including, but not limited to:
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently kneel and squat
• Ability to move quickly

Education

• BA in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or closely related field
• Site Supervisor Child Development Permit (or in progress)
• 24 CD units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Management coursework
• Minimum 1 year of supervisor experience
• 4 years of teaching experience
• Knowledge of Head Start performance standards
• Knowledge of Creative curriculum
• Knowledge of Licensing regulations
• Familiarity with education / development software applications
• Bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal)

Benefits

VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.