Education Supervisor (Three to Five)

Under the general guidance of the Education Manager, the Education Supervisor is responsible for leading and mentoring education staff to ensure seamless curriculum implementation, assure age-appropriate classroom and playground environments, and comprehensive developmental programming for preschool-age children, including children with disabilities. The Education Supervisor oversees the collection, record retention, and assessment of child outcomes data. Additionally, the Supervisor will assist in the development and implementation of annual education staff training plans, cross-component planning with site staff, and coordinating activities to support the accreditation of licensed sites. The Education Supervisor will implement agency programming while adhering to state, federal, and agency standards and regulations.

JOB FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following)

• Ensure that a written curriculum is implemented at the site/program level that provides appropriate classroom and playground environments and comprehensive developmental programming for children, including English/Spanish dual language programming;
• Support teachers/caregivers in the implementation of an ongoing child assessment process linked to school readiness goals;
• Analyze child outcome data based on the ongoing assessment schedule and report on progress made by children in meeting school readiness goals;
• Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team and participate in the School Readiness Committee;
• Work with teachers/caregivers and the Disability coordinator to ensure the curriculum supports the inclusion of children with disabilities;
• Monitor compliance in teaching strategies GOLD and COPA systems;
• Participate in the placement of newly enrolled children in partnership with social service staff;
• Implement the agency’s system around screening to ensure that each child receives a developmental screening and social and emotional screening within 45 days of enrollment;
• Work with the education manager and early childhood staff to implement and maintain activities that ensure all licensed sites are accredited;
• Ensure that assigned program site(s) meet federal/state/city requirements for education services and staffing;
• Implement a system that engages parents in the development of classroom and home curriculum;
• Participate in the development and implementation of the annual written teacher/caregiver education training plan;
• Implement a system of individual professional development planning that supports continued teacher improvement and degree attainment;
• Maintain an internal early child care and education monitoring system;
• Maintain a process of reporting and confidential record keeping in all areas of education services;
• Coordinate and implement site/program transition planning for children and families;
• Participate with social service, health, and Disabilities and Mental Health Manager in addressing the ongoing needs of special needs children and their families;
• Participate in the hiring of site/program early childhood staff;
• Act as a team leader, mentor, and supervisor for teaching/caregiver staff;
• Supervise and mentor interns;
• Provide active supervision to ensure the safety of Early Head Start/Head Start children;
• Participate in cross-component planning with site program staff;
• Be part of the Safety committee, conduct drills, and complete walk-arounds;
• Once a week, have a late coverage day.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from an accredited university or college required;
• Five to nine years of job-related prior experience required;
• Fluent verbal and written English and Spanish communication required;
• Proof of physical examination, tuberculosis, and measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) screening within the last six months required;
• Successful completion of First Aid/CPR certification required;
• Current, valid Illinois driver’s license and proof of insurance required;
• Reliable means of transportation required.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

• Full-Time

WORK LOCATION:

• 3050 E 92nd Street, Chicago, IL 60617

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• Sick leave;
• Paid holidays;
• Employee assistance program;
• 401k with employer matching;
• Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D coverage;
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage;
• Tuition Reimbursement.

SCHEDULE:

• 8 hour shift;
• Monday to Friday (some weekends and evenings may apply as needed for recruitment events).

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to regarding interest in this open position.