Wabash Area Development issued the following announcement on Oct. 6
Head Start Center Supervisor, Hamilton County
Job Details
Full-time
McLeansboro, Illinois
Job Description
To apply for this position, please submit a full WADI application. Applicants may download a WADI employment application at www.wadi-inc.com or request one at any WADI office. On our website, click on the EMPLOYMENT button for detailed job information. Applicants may mail applications to the WADI CR/RM/M Director at PO Box 70, Enfield, IL 62835 or drop them off at any WADI office. The deadline for all applications to be received by Critical Records /Risk Management/ Marketing Director in Enfield is no later than Noon, Thursday, October 23, 2021.
Summary: Supervises the delivery of Head Start center-based services to families in the assigned location. Assures that the Head Start Performance Standards and DCFS licensing regulations are met at the centers. Assures that the goals and the objectives of the program are carried out in coordination with the goals of Wabash Area Development, Inc. Responsible for a system of coordinating on-going communication with staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Model for all staff, coach/mentor all center staff, and collaborate with coordinators/county manager to maintain consistency and cooperation in the program. Maintain the effective line of communication among center, facility providers and program administration.
Make sure monthly fire drills occur. Make sure tornado and earthquake drills are conducted once in fall and once in spring.
Work with Education Coordinator to ensure all center staff’s lunch schedule is posted and classroom staffing meets Head Start standards during these times. Supervise and train all staff assigned to center site.
Attend meetings called by County Manager and recognize his or her role as office manager.
Ensure daily lesson plans are completed and developmentally appropriate and filling out monthly lesson plan/outcomes checks.
Assist staff with the reporting of neglect/abuse to DCFS hot line. Maintain confidentiality regarding child, family, staff and/or agency matters.
Ensure that each center teacher develops individual outcome plans for each child enrolled. Monitor COR on each enrolled child to ensure up-to-date and accurate.
Analyze COR data with classroom teachers three times per year. Substitute in the center as teacher, cook, and/or bus monitor as needed or ensure that a substitute is available to fill in where needed in your absence.
Implement Active Supervision of Children procedures to ensure each child is safe and accounted for at all times.
Assist with home visits/parent-teacher conferences or ensure that they are covered.
Conduct a PQA on each classroom at site two times per year and come up with plan for improvements and turn in to supervisor and Education Coordinator.
Conduct monthly classroom observations to ensure classrooms are a safe and healthy environment for children and report results to Education Coordinator.
Complete agency evaluations on assigned center staff. Attend local school staffing and/or IEP’s as needed or requested.
Supervise maintenance and cleaning of all materials and equipment along with the classrooms.
Assist with this cleaning as often as possible.
Attend meetings of Coordinators and Supervisors, and meetings called by the County Manager.
Attend college classes as negotiated with HS/EHS Program Director.
Submit staff’s time and travel paperwork to the central office after checking and asking for corrections.
Stay current on Gateways of Opportunity and attend any trainings/meetings needed to earn credentials.
Any other duties as assigned to ensure smooth program operation and/or to assist with coordination of other agency sponsored services.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directly supervises the center staff.
Is responsible for their overall direction, coordination, and evaluation.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; data entry monitoring; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
HOURS: Full-Time (36 hours per week); Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 5:00pm. Hours may vary depending on program need.
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