Site Supervisor 2

Under the direct supervision of the Supervision Manager, the Site Supervisor is responsible for the direct oversight of a licensed childcare center consisting of more than one classroom, including the implementation of comprehensive, cross-component services delivered to NCS families enrolled at the site. This is a non-exempt position.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervision and Training

1. Establishes and maintains a supportive work environment for all staff in the site through positive and direct communication and team building activities.
2. Ensures California Community Care Licensing requirements are always met including:
   1. Maintaining current site personnel and child files and rosters
   2. Maintaining up to date postings as required
   3. Ensuring proper ratios adult to child ratios are maintained
   4. Ensuring children are visually supervised
   5. Communicating site maintenance needs to the Facilities Supervisor.
3. In collaboration with other NCS management staff, develops strategies for quality guidance, training, and support of NCS field staff for the effective implementation of integrated program services.
4. Develops and implements a plan of supervision that includes regular observation and feedback of staff and classrooms.
5. Assists staff in the assessment of the needs of children and their families and facilitates case conferencing with coordinators, other field staff, or community agencies as needed.
6. Reviews, monitors, and ensures compliance of required paperwork from staff at the site. Ensures that correct processes are being followed; that paperwork is complete, accurate, and timely; and that follow-up is completed in all program areas.
7. Conducts performance reviews and goal reviews on all supervised staff within required time frames and reviews performance reviews and goals for all staff at the site.
8. Is responsible for the identification of staff training needs within the site. Facilitates training or refers staff to the appropriate management staff for training. Monitors staff in-service participation.
9. In collaboration with Staff Development Director, and Center Teacher when appropriate, makes plans and monitors follow through of staff personnel issues.
10. Facilitates regular team meetings for all staff at the center.
11. Monitors appropriate supervision of all staff, including volunteers, at the site.
12. Assists staff in the development of appropriate and professional relationships and boundaries with the families they serve.
13. Supports staff in the implementation of NCS chosen curriculum.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Program Management

1. Provides leadership in conveying the mission and objectives of NCS and models a strength-based approach to communication, supervision, teamwork and support.
2. Acts as a vital link between NCS management staff and field staff in order to promote effective communication, understanding and positive relationships and teamwork.
3. Facilitates hiring of site staff as needed.
4. Attends regular supervision team meetings, committee meetings, and Policy Council meetings as required.

Community Development

1. In collaboration with other NCS staff, is responsible for contributing to the development of positive local and community partnerships.
2. Develops relationships that facilitate quality services between the HS/EHS and NCS program and other community programs. Takes a key role in working toward resolution of cross program issues that may arise.
3. Attends local and out of town meetings as required by the needs of the program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. AA Degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Sociology or related field required. Two years’ experience working with preschool children.
2. Site Supervisor permit required.
3. Experience in supervision of staff including knowledge of staff development and adult learning processes and the ability to direct and train others.
4. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other staff and community support persons.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
6. Knowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards and CSPP and CCTR funding terms and conditions desired.
7. Knowledge of community and Social Service agencies desired.
8. Knowledge of California Community Care Licensing requirements.
9. Must possess high level interpersonal communication and conflict management skills.
10. Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
11. Must provide evidence of reliable, insured transportation available for travel during working hours.

Physical Requirements

1. Must successfully complete a health screening and provide proof of the absence of TB no later than 7 days following the date of hire.

Health and Safety Training Requirements

1. Must have a current Criminal Record Clearance with current Child Abuse Index Check on file with Community Care Licensing or provide fingerprints and a Child Abuse Index Check prior to the first day of work in order to obtain a Criminal Record Clearance from the Department of Justice.
2. Must possess, or be willing to obtain within 30 days, a current pediatric first aid and CPR