North Coast Opportunities, Inc.

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Site Supervisor I-II

Open 21d

Head Start Child Development Program
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Pay Differential Available
Hours: 40 hours/week

Lead the daily operations of an Early Head Start Center, ensuring a safe, compliant, and well-maintained environment. Supervise staff, support children and families, and ensure Head Start standards and timelines are met.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for the overall, day-to-day operation of a Head Start Child Development Center. Primary responsibilities include ensuring the facility is safe, clean, and well-maintained as well as ensures the Center is operated in compliance with all applicable regulations, policies and procedures. Additional key responsibilities include the supervision of site staff and the planning and evaluation of services for children and families served by the Center. Ensures that Head Start Performance Standards and timelines are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Operations and Compliance

  • Directs and oversees the daily operations of a center-based program ensuring it operates in compliance with the requirements of Community Care Licensing, Head Start Performance Standards, and NCO policies and procedures.
  • Assures that all required site services are provided.
  • Acts as the primary contact regarding site security.

Health, Safety and Facilities

  • Responsible for the health and safety of children enrolled at the site while under our care.
  • Responsible for ensuring the timely maintenance and the cleanliness of the center facility and playground; serves as liaison with landlord/school district.

Staff Supervision and Leadership

  • Supervises and evaluates site staff with input from coordinators, specialists and program managers, as needed and in accordance with NCO and program policies and procedures.
  • Plans and facilitates weekly site staff meetings; promotes regular and timely communication within the site and provides leadership in managing conflicts.
  • Monitors work hours of site employees and approve timecards in a timely manner; maintains on-site personnel files as required by Community Care Licensing and program policies and procedures.
  • Serves as a substitute in the classroom and kitchen, as needed, and covers breaks for teaching staff.
  • Participate in regular reflective supervision sessions and self-assessment to promote ongoing professional development.
  • Actively participates in planning, decision-making, and problem-solving responsibilities with other staff and families.
  • Works to improve the consistency and effectiveness of collaboration between HS service areas.

Curriculum, Inclusion & Child Outcomes

  • Collaborates with staff to foster positive teacher-child interactions by supporting developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and language-rich environments.
  • Model Positive Behavior Supports in working with adults and children.
  • Support curriculum fidelity and promotes school readiness outcomes.
  • Coordinates referrals for children with suspected disabilities in collaboration with the Education, Disabilities, Mental Health team.
  • Facilitates Site Team, Support Team, and Case management meetings for children and families.

Family & Community Engagement

  • Actively coordinates and participates in ongoing community outreach and recruitment efforts.
  • Supports parents/guardians, substitutes, and other volunteers in the classroom, including orientation, supervision, and ongoing guidance.

Fiscal & Administrative Oversight

  • Orders site supplies and monitors budget expenditures.
  • Coordinates carpooling and transportation of staff to in-service training sessions and meetings.
  • Monitors and ensures that site staff maintain current and valid auto insurances, including timely renewals in the Paycom module.

General

  • Responsible for program recruitment of children and families.
  • Responsible for generating, collecting and documenting Non-Federal Share Match.
  • Attend scheduled meetings, trainings and conferences as necessary; this may include occasional driving when located off site.
  • Must complete 15 hours of professional development annually.
  • For bilingual employees, perform all job duties utilizing dual language ability as necessary to provide optimum support and services for clients and HSCDP staff.
  • Other duties as assigned or required.

Essential Work Habits

  • Align work behaviors in conformance with Head Start STRONG and NCO’s Purpose, Vision and Values.
  • Report to work on time and obtain approval from supervisor for any changes in work schedule or absences.
  • Maintain a strict commitment to confidentiality, in accordance with Agency and program policies and procedures.
  • Follow the NCO Injury Illness and Prevention Plan, as well as all Agency and program safety protocols, procedures, and policies.
  • Maintain focus on the assigned tasks.
  • Take pride in creating a positive, efficient work environment.
  • Treat co-workers and clients with respect.
  • Represent NCO and its programs to the community in a positive light.
  • Dress appropriately according to assigned job duties and responsibilities.
  • Adapt constructively to change.

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