Service Area Supervisor

Compensation We Offer

• The initial starting compensation for this position is $70,304.00 per year; depending on experience, location, and internal equity considerations.   
• We Offer Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, retirement options, Flex Spending, EAP, and more!
• Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve. Benefits eligibility starts on Day 1!

This position is responsible for day-to-day operations of one or more Head Start/Early Head Start centers and may also coordinate Head Start/ Early Head Start services with assigned childcare partner centers. The Service Area Supervisor is responsible for covering multiple classrooms, assuring regulatory and legal compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, communicating with parents and the community and supervision, and monitoring of all staff working at the assigned center(s).

• Develops and monitors center and staff schedules. Arranges and schedules substitutes for the center classrooms.
  Oversees implementation of infant toddler or preschool curriculum, ensures curriculum fidelity, and leads teamwork to maintain quality rating by QRIS, including ITERS and CLASS.
• Trains and coaches, teachers, classroom aides, and family service associates at the center and at staff development events such as the STEM Curriculum Fair and preservice.
• Monitors and coordinates lesson plans, child assessments, DRDP, home visits/ parent teacher conferences, needs and service plans, and school readiness goals in all center classrooms.
• Coordinates family, staff workdays for center improvements, fairs, events, etc.
• Establishes and fosters a team approach and coordination of services and shares resources among centers.
• Responsible for monthly safety checks, fire drills and safety meetings as well as updating the Safety Log.
• Investigates any child or staff incidents, assuring all forms are complete and notifying the appropriate authorities and/or supervisor.
• Attends IFSP/IEP meetings as needed or requested.
• Contributes to the collection and edit processes of correct documentation for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Maintains minutes, sign in sheets, in-kind forms, training logs, etc.
• Responsible for participating in training opportunities, state-sponsored meetings and committees and task forces as appropriate.
• Works with staff and parents to plan and coordinate Family Nights and Parent Committee meetings.
• Receives and responds to verbal and written complaints about the program/center while managing the Parent/Community Complaint procedure at the center level.
• Responsible for monitoring and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and standards as well as with any state and federal contracts, health, safety, and licensing regulations.
• Responsible for assuring compliance with quality assurance and program evaluation requirements.
• Plans for and equips indoor and outdoor areas to meet children’s developmental and safety needs.
• Monitors staff attendance, collects, verifies, and signs all staff time sheets and leave requests, verifying accuracy.
• Monitors employee on-site file requirements and keeps them secure in locked files.
• Develops and implements a plan and system of continuous ongoing monitoring and evaluation of activities within the program.
• Meets with parents and community members as appropriate.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families, and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists in the fiscal management of the center by monitoring financial records, expenditures, and accounts payable and receivable in a timely manner.
• Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.
• Models Pacific clinics’ approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence.
• Communicates effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co-workers, and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Required BA/BS Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education
• Posses a Program Director’s permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, CLASS Certification desired.
• Coursework in infant toddler development desired (for SAS working with EHS)
• Must maintain DOJ, FBI, and Child abuse Index Clearance
• Must possess a current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification
• Demonstrated ability to work in Windows environment (including MS Office, Excel, Internet).
• Must possess a valid California driver's license, reliable transportation and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy.