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The Children's Home Society of New Jersey - Toms R Early Head Start Site Supervisor in Trenton, New Jersey
This position has a dual role, the Site Supervisor will oversee day-to-day operations, as well as the supervision and training of staff in a CHSofNJ Early Head Start center to ensure quality program services in a positive nurturing environment for children. The Site Supervisor responsibilities include supervision of the educational services; guiding curriculum and program planning, development, and training; serving as a resource for teaching staff; analyzing data and completing reports related to the provision of educational services; supervision of classroom staff.
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a safe, clean, healthy, and productive work environment, including both indoor and outdoor facility.
Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, federal and state regulation, and knowledge of licensing requirements.
Supervise center staff and ensure the completion of performance evaluations, and professional development.
Maintain record keeping and reporting systems to ensure accurate information, with timely completion and follow-up.
Actively participate in parent or group meetings, community collaborations and affiliations in order to advocate for Early Head Start children and families.
Oversee the planning and implementation of the developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment of School Readiness goals.
Oversee supervision and management of children by the teachers in the classroom in order to ensure a safe, clean and healthy learning environment.
On-going professional development through education, role modeling, and providing training and resources.
Ensure that teachers conduct home visits for children in accordance with Early Head Start performance standards.
Use TS Gold to check lesson plans and individualizations and provide feedback.
Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required; preferably within Early Childhood Education
Experience Qualifications:
Minimum of three years experience supervising and a minimum of five years working in Early Head Start.
Other Qualifications: Must have a car and valid driver’s license as some travel is required.
Qualifications:
Direct supervision of Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Floaters, substitutes and maintenance staff.
Ability to write reports and correspondence, and read and interpret documents.
Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, and Publisher and TS Gold. ChildPlus software or equivalent a plus.
Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in group settings for program enhancement needs.
Ability to supervise and manage staff efficiently and effectively within the guidelines of CHSofNJ Head Start policies and mandates.
Ability to train staff on child development, on-going assessment process, and best practices.
Work collaboratively with Human Resources and Early Head Start Center Based Manger to resolve personnel issues with education staff at all sites.
Ability to organize and manage time effectively.
External Company Name: Children's Home Society
External Company URL: www.chsofnj.org/?
Street: 635 South Clinton Avenue