Early Head Start Supervisor

About Kansas Children's Service League
Stronger families start at Kansas Children's Service League (KCSL). Founded in 1893, KCSL is a statewide, nonprofit agency that serves thousands of Kansas children and families each year. KCSL's mission is to protect and promote the well-being of children. Our programs work with children and families in the areas of health, safety and education to succeed and break cycles of neglect, abuse and trauma. We help both children and parents develop skills for success in their families, schools and workplaces. KCSL is also the Kansas chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America and Circle of Parents.

As a team member of Kansas Children's Service League, you'll enjoy the following benefit offerings and more based on selected cafeteria options and employment class:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(K) & matching offerings
• Family Friendly Paid Wellness Leave
• Paid Vacation & Wellness Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Wellness Program
• Earned Wage Access

For more details on our benefits, please visit our KCSL Career site.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

At Kansas Children's Service League, we protect and promote the well-being of children. In doing so, every employee is responsible for supporting the agency's mission, vision, and values. This includes actively and regularly demonstrating high-quality customer service, accountability in all aspects of your position, and respecting the diversity and differences in our staff, customers, and communities. Expected behaviors and qualities include professionalism and competence, active collaboration, effective communication, initiative and innovation, respect, and goal achievement.

KCSL is more than an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a company culture that celebrates and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion among all people.

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JOB SUMMARY

This position provides general guidance and supervision to assigned staff in a designated supervision area. The Early Head Start Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day training and monitoring of Early Head Start home-based and Early Head Start Classrooms in Liberal, KS.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

STAFF SUPERVISION 45%

* Conduct regular supervision and meetings with staff.

* Complete performance reviews for each staff member supervised.

* Provide support and guidance to all assigned staff with their daily job responsibilities.

* Conduct frequent monitoring tasks to provide input and feedback accordingly to staff, management, and leadership teams.

* Conduct and document classroom observations to ensure alignment with Head Start Standards.

* Assist with hiring New Staff within the supervision area.

* Review and approve ADP time sheets, and approve time off for assigned staff.

* Oversee training of staff.

SITE SUPERVISION DUTIES

* Ensure compliance with HSPPS, KDHE Licensing Regulations, and CCP/DCF requirements (as needed).

* Maintain on site licensing files.

* Organize and provide classroom coverage as needed.

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH SERVICE 25%

* Assist with finding and implementing developmentally appropriate materials/activities to be used with Children.

* Oversee the completion of all component areas screenings and follow-ups on each Child in the supervision area.

* Work with Specialists to ensure all children and families receive necessary services

* Review and Report on data trends for Early Head Start services as part of the School Readiness Team.

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP 15%

* Be familiar with the resources available in the supervision area and be able to help staff locate services in their communities for their families in the program.

* Promote the continued involvement of parents in the child's education.

* Oversee the recruitment of income and age-eligible children needed in the region.

* Oversee the collaboration efforts with agencies within the supervision area, special education, and mental health specialists.

TRAINING 10%

* Participate in and conduct trainings or conferences as requested.

* Obtain and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid

OTHER DUTIES 5%

* Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment Office

Lifting Requirement 25 Pounds

Travel Requirement- Travel to supervisory site, meetings, training

Other Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, current auto insurance, pass all required background checks.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

SCOPE

Total Staff 9

MAJOR SYSTEM (MIS) OR PROCESS RESPONSIBILITY

ChildPlus

Microsoft Office 2010

Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP)

Growing Great Kids

Frog street

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education

OR

• Advanced degree with equivalent coursework in early childhood education and early education teaching experience.

OR

• Associates degree in early childhood education or other related field with 2 years of experience working in early childhood. Must be willing to work towards the completion of bachelor's degree.

OR

* Active CDA with 3 years of Head Start Experience. Must be willing to work towards the completion of bachelor's degree.

Preferred

* Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

* Experience with Head Start

AUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Early Head Start Supervisor is delegated full authority necessary for the effective performance of all assigned duties and responsibilities subject to the restrictions, requirements, and terms of the agency's policies and procedures, applicable local/state/federal laws, and the dictates of sound business judgment, prudence, and ethical conduct. The Early Head Start Supervisor is fully accountable to the HS Assistant Director of Home and Family Services or their performance, which will be measured against the position description and established performance goals.

MANDATED REPORTER

All KCSL employees are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. Failure to properly report to DCF and the supervisor can result in disciplinary actions up to and including termination. See Mandated Reporter Policy in the Employee Handbook for details.

EEOC STATEMENT

KCSL embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.