Education Supervisor - Head Start

Would you like to lead a  team of dedicated professionals working collaboratively to support and educate tomorrows leaders? Do you do your best work as part of an organization that is mission driven and committed to the growth and success of their employees and their students?  At Pathways, we nurture young children and families and we also invest in our teachers and assistant teachers by offering them mentoring, educational coaching, professional development opportunities, and opportunities to expand their careers if they desire to do so. 

We are looking for a Head Start Education Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Head Start center in Gloucester, MA.   We are looking for a problem solver that works as a team player with other center staff and administration to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards. We value and appreciate open dialogue in all our programs and at all of our sites. Our core values are- respect, trust, collaboration, and opportunity.  

$35-38.15 an hour depending on credentials and experience

35 hours per week 48 weeks per year at our Emerson Ave location in Gloucester, MA

WHAT WILL YOU DO AS AN EDUCATION SUPERVISOR?

• Fosters positive relationships with internal and external constituents on behalf of Pathways
• Proactively problem solves issues of concern 
• Ensures adequate classroom teacher coverage at all times
• Conducts monthly observations of classrooms (health, safety, education)
• Provides individual teacher support and gives feedback to teachers both verbally and in writing monthly supervisions
• Convenes monthly Lead Teacher meetings (in conjunction with Education Manager)
• Responsible for Performance Evaluations and assists with Individual Professional Development Plans for (teachers)
• Assists with planning and implementing trainings for teachers in conjunction with the Education Team
• Ensures that teachers follow work plans in conjunction with Education and Professional Development Manager’s timelines
• Supervises the development and implementation of lesson plans and ensures that teachers individualize for children and conduct regular child observations

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BE AN EDUCATION SUPERVISOR?

• Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Director II certification
• EEC Lead Teacher Preschool Certification
• EEC Lead Teacher Infant Toddler Certification (if location has infant and toddler classrooms)
• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (at least 18 credits in early childhood) with at least 3 years’ experience as a lead teacher
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the role
• Must comply with all state and federal requirements
• Must complete and satisfy background check protocols

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Generous health and dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurance

On-going training and professional development opportunities to advance career

Internal growth!  We often promote from within.

Retirement Plans such as 401K and ROTH

Earned Time Off (sick, personal, and vacation)

Pathways for Children 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.