Early Childhood Development Center Supervisor
8 hours: 208 days a year Classification: Supervisor
Work Hours:
8:00-4:30
Office Location:
CGHS
Supervisor: Early Learning Administrator
Guidance/Direction/Support: Early Learning/Community Services Supervisor/ Building Admin.
Job Summary:
The position provides early child development programming and care for children ages six weeks to three years. Under the supervision of the Early Learning Administrator, the Supervisor works to offer a safe, inclusive, enriching, developmentally and culturally appropriate experience for children and parents. The position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SLSD Early Childhood Development Center located at Cottage Grove High School that includes training and assigning work to educational assistants and student volunteers, ensuring conformance with state licensing requirements and District policy and practices.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Communicate with parents of children about daily activities and development.
Practice and model cultural competence and sensitivity when working with families and students.
Coordinate the training and scheduling of center staff and student aides.
Implement developmentally appropriate children’s activities.
Develop center schedules that include meals, naps, play, diaper changing and toileting, outside play, drop-off, pickup.
Facilitate billing and payment collection from applicable agencies and parents.
Maintain records that include sign-in/out sheets, billing forms, health, immunization and injury records, activity plans, etc.
Maintain all licensure and certification requirements.
Maintain Child and Baby First Aid/CPR certification.
Oversee physical environment of center to include set up and cleaning of indoor rooms and outdoor play areas, sanitation of bedding, diapering areas, dishes, toys, equipment and laundry.
Conduct and/or coordinate appropriate developmental screenings, assessments and child observations.
Maintain and coordinates ongoing, required professional development for staff.
Meet with SLSD administrators and teachers including Early Childhood and Teacher Cadet teachers and Teen Parent Coordinator.
Lift and hold infants and toddlers.
Work with parents to make appropriate referrals to community resources such as Early Childhood CARES, Head Start, DHS, etc.
Professionally represent SLSD in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students.
Interact and develop working relationships with professionals, staff, children and their families using positive interpersonal communication.
Speak clear and concisely in written and oral communication.
Possess general knowledge of computer usage and utilize database and internet software, spreadsheets, word processing, Google suite and email.
Work independently and take responsibility for job duties; exhibit effective time management.
Work flexible hours as needed.
Must be self-motivated and reliable.
Maintain confidentiality, sensitivity and discretion in communication and record keeping.
Maintain records and prepare weekly/monthly reports, as directed by supervisor.
Read, interpret and follow SLSD rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Attend work regularly and punctually.
Attend staff meetings and other required meetings.
Perform all other job-related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, development or an Associate’s degree or equivalent educational experience, and at least 2 years of relevant work experience in an early childhood program is required. Any combination of education and experience that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the job requirements will be considered.
Prior management and supervisory experience.
Bilingual Spanish language skills preferred.
Interpersonal Skills:
Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Effective communication skills are essential for conflict resolution, training, and day-to-day management duties. Demonstrated ability to establish strong interpersonal relationships with SLSD personnel and other agency staff and community members. Ability to maintain integrity and confidential information related to students, staff, or district patrons.
Language Skills:
Ability to communicate fluently verbally and effectively in writing in English. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents, staff, or members of the community. Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Demonstrated ability to compose, produce clear, coherent professional documents and deliver professional presentations to various stakeholder groups
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Able to read, understand and effectively train others in department’s standards and guidelines.
Computer Skills:
Ability to proficiently use the following programs strongly preferred: Google Apps, MS Word, Excel, email internet applications and specialized software programs.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to appropriately communicate with diverse staff and others including vendors and other agencies. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Certificates as determined by the district including a valid Oregon Driver License and First Aid Card (Infant CPR).
(10/2022)
Successful applicants must comply with the OHA rule on the COVID-19 vaccine mandate by either being fully vaccinated or have an accepted religious or medical exception by the South Lane School District. The candidate must sign a safety expectation form if granted a medical or religious exception. Oregon Health Authority OAR 333-019-1030: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and School Staff
Salary
Salary will be determined by previous relevant experience.
$49,221.12 - $59,880.04 / Per Year
Application Procedure
Applications are completed online at https://slane.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Deadline
Applications will begin being reviewed on November 23rd, 2022 at 4pm.
South Lane School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, veterans’ status or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADA).
