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Early Care and Education Site Supervisor

Full-time

Harrisonville, MO

Cass County

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individualswith intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955.Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

POSITION SUMMARY The Early Care and Education Site Supervisor directs early care and education programs for children, birth through five years old, and their families. Ensures safety of environments and practices, high quality early care and education and family engagement practices and acts in the role required by the State of Missouri as the childcare director for the site assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrating respect for the capabilities, backgrounds and cultural differences of families, children, co-workers, and the public consistent with trauma informed practices
• Interacts with staff, program individuals, and parents or guardians in a manner that promotes the highest level of professionalism and teamwork
• Supervises center staff assigned to them, to include teachers, support staff, cooks, and janitors
• Ensures that MO Licensing, Fire and Sanitation regulations are met.
• Ensures United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/ Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) standards are always met
• Ensures that National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethical Conduct and CHS confidentiality and HIPPA requirements are always maintained
• Ensures environments and classroom practices follow Creative Curriculum
• Ensures lesson planning is based on individual and group strengths and needs, posted, and adhered to by teaching staff
• Trains staff in developmentally appropriate and high-quality early care and education practices, Head Start Performance Standards, Accreditation, and other standards follow by CHS ECE programs
• Provide performance reviews, implements professional development plans, coaches and mentoring to staff working at facility
• Provides ongoing monitoring of health and safety practices, facility checklists and incident report information to always ensure safety of facilities and practices
• Maintains continuous communication with families and supports/facilitates staff and family communication as needed
• Support and ensure collaboration with Missouri Part C providers and other community resources providing services to HS and EHS children and families to ensure best outcomes for children and families
• Reports progress, concerns, issues to Area Supervisor for support, reflection, coaching
• Ensures staff time sheets are complete and accurate before approving when scheduled by UKG and CHS
• Completes training as stated by CHS policy HRD-P-022 - Training
• Responsible for promoting a positive Safety Culture is expected and necessary to make CHS a safe place in which to work. Safe work practices and policies for this position shall be reviewed and followed
• Works closely and collaborates with the area coaches, supervisors, and managers.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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 to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the ess ntial functions.

• Knowledge of MO Licensing, Fire, Sanitation requirements; USDA standards and HS Performance Standards
• Ability to constantly alert to safety concerns, in the environment and work practices and procedures
• Ability to develop professional development plans as well as program plans for continuous improvement.
• Ability to analyze information and data
• Ability to lead and motivate staff to be recognize strengths and plan for growth and solutions
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task and change job duties quickly, as needed

COMPETENCIES

• Accountability for others
• Accurate listening
• Conceptual thinking
• Constructive criticism
• Developing others
• Gaining commitment
• Handling stress well
• Leading others
• Monitoring others
• Personal accountability
• Proactive thinking
• Ability to relate to others
• Realistic goal setting
• Respect for policies
• Role awareness
• Self-confidence
• Problem-solving
• Realistic goal setting for others

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education/Development or related field and two years of experience in the coordination of center-based care of children birth-five. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered. Must obtain an approved State of Missouri Directors Approval within 60 days of hire.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong computer skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of UKG platform, Child Plus, Creative Curriculum, DRDP and Head Start Performance standards

MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

• Must maintain Infant Toddler CPR, First Aid and AED certification
• Must provide valid drivers license and proof of personal valid vehicle insurance
• Medical exam and TB Assessment is required prior to hire and again every 5 years
• Background screening to include fingerprinting is required prior to hire and again every 5 years

BENEFITS:CHS offers best-in-industry benefits.Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details

EEO STATEMENT

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660-826-4401 ext. 553 or 660-665-1111 ask for HR.