UPK SITE SUPERVISOR Dunkirk, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=17+W.+Courtney+St.+Dunkirk+NY+USA+14048) Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionPosition Data:Title: UPK Site SupervisorGrade: E10 ExemptReports to: Child Care Center AdministratorBasic Function or Position Summary:Responsible for overall operations including curriculum implementation, staffing, budgeting, Head Start standards and regulatory compliance for OCFS licensed UPK classrooms within multiple school settings. Hour per week: 35 Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Salary $32.13/hourly. Position is located in either Dunkirk or Jamestown. Security Clearance:Level 5 V,A,C,RRequirementsPosition Responsibilities and Specific Duties:
Facilitate effective partnerships with partner school districts that enhance child outcomes and are responsive to customers.
Oversees hiring and supervision of site staff.
Responsible for effective implementation of the curriculum.
Maintains training and experience to carry out the administration, operation and maintenance of child day care center (s).
Use CLASS, ECERS, and other teacher assessment data to plan for staff development and quality improvement.
Supports implementation of career development plans for staff.
Evaluate TSG, ASQ and other child data to improve child outcomes
Compile accurate and timely reports and data.
Ensure quality services and positive experiences for families and staff.
Monitor records on children enrolled in the program to ensure accurate and up-to-date information, including attendance, immunization, and general health
Order and maintain child care supplies and equipment
Works with team on PR and recruitment strategies; community relations.
Maintains current knowledge of and assures regulatory and procedural compliance.
Develops and keeps procedures and protocols current; implements designated management systems.
Assists with providing and developing trainings and orientation to service area staff.
Promotes agency wide integrated service delivery strategies.
Participates on designated Coalitions.
Fosters positive relationships with peers, funders, licensors, staff, subcontractors and community partners.
Monitors identified service area budgets; assists Supervisor to develop new or renewed budgets.
Facilitates and participates in meetings as designated.
Fosters ongoing, integrated, comprehensive service delivery model with other COI services.
Coordinates designated functions of the MOU and MOA process.
Facilitates standardization of systems and processes within service area and division.
Utilizes CAPSYS, data, and other tracking and measurement tools to monitor staff performance and service area outcomes; drive improvement and response to need in service area
Promotes positive agency, division and service area image
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Key Working Relationships:A. Internal: ERSEA and Division Health staffB. External: School district personnel, parents, OCFS LicensorsSupervisory Scope:A. Number of staff supervised: 6 - 12B. Titles supervised: Site Director/Teacher, Teacher, Teacher AssistantOrganizational Responsibilities:
Adheres to all policies and procedures
Attends appropriate in-services/trainings
Attend all required meetings.
Data collection, analysis & reporting as required
Participation in all management systems and functions internally and externally
Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate
Physical:
Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort
Knowledge, Skills Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education required; master’s degree preferred
3 years’ experience in child care or early childhood education required
NYS Early Childhood Teaching Certificate preferred
Strong interpersonal, communication and customer relation skills
Strong computer skills, including word processing, data entry, and excel in a windows’ environment.
Excellent organizational skills
Strong leadership skills
Ability to work as a team member/shared decision making.
Budgeting knowledge preferred
Special Requirements, if any:
Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times
Completes all required NYS background clearances
Pre-employment physical exams and TB Testing
Valid Driver’s license
Reliable transportation
Ability to travel throughout the county
Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle
Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required; subject to random drug and alcohol testing for cause
Works compassionately with a diverse population