Early Head Start: Supervisor
Job Title: Early Head Start Supervisor
Position Summary:
The Early Head Start Supervisor supervises and guides the EHS Infant Toddler Family Consultants and Home-Based Visitors, ensuring program goals, objectives, and outcomes are met in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards. This role ensures that the program meets federal, state, and local guidelines and provides high-quality services that support the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Management & Compliance:
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Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and implement program policies, procedures, and curricula that meet the individual needs of children and families.
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Ensure that all services are aligned with program goals.
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Conduct regular audits and assessments to maintain high standards and compliance with Early Head Start regulations and guidelines.
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Meet with childcare partners monthly to review health and safety screeners, recruitment and attendance, as well as Infant Toddler Family Consultant’s action plans.
Staff Supervision & Development:
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Supervise, mentor, and support a team of Early Head Start Infant Toddler Family Consultants, home visitors, and other support staff.
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Conduct regular staff performance evaluations and provide coaching, training, and professional development opportunities.
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Develop staffing plans and schedules to ensure appropriate home visiting programs.
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Coordinate staff meetings to discuss program updates, policies, and professional development.
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Ensure Infant Toddler Family Consultants deliver quality technical assistance and professional development to community childcare providers.
Family & Community Engagement:
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Collaborate with families to support child development and strengthen family involvement in the program.
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Oversee family services and ensure family engagement activities are culturally responsive and support diverse family needs.
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Work with Infant Toddler Family Consultants to build strong relationships with community childcare providers, offering technical assistance and guidance to enhance the quality of care.
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Serve as a liaison between the Early Head Start program, childcare providers, and community organizations to support effective service delivery.
Child Development & Education:
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Ensure the delivery of developmentally appropriate practices in classrooms and home visits to promote the cognitive, social, and emotional development of children.
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Work with curriculum specialists and education staff to ensure the implementation of research-based, high-quality curricula and assessments.
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Oversee child progress assessments and individual learning plans, ensuring early identification of any developmental concerns.
Data Management & Reporting:
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Maintain accurate records of children, families, and staff in compliance with federal and state regulations.
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Prepare and submit regular reports on program progress, enrollment, attendance, and outcomes to senior management and funding agencies.
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Analyze program data to identify trends, challenges, and areas for improvement.
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Ensure timely submission of reports and compliance documentation required by the Head Start program and funding agencies.
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience:
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in early childhood education, preferably within a Head Start or Early Head Start program.
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At least 2 years in a supervisory role.
Knowledge:
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Strong knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, child development principles, and family engagement best practices.
Skills:
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Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Proficient in using data systems to track program outcomes.
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Familiarity with state and federal early childhood education regulations.
Additional Requirements:
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Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR Clearances required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
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School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.
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Ability to travel locally to attend meetings, conduct home visits, and provide support to various program sites as needed.
Working Conditions:
The physical demands 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 the essential functions.
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Sitting for extended period of time
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Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds
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Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
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Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
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Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English speaking customers
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Hearing clearly
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Adequate vision to perform duties
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.
Reports To: Early Head Start Assistant Director
Department: Early Childhood Education
Position Schedule: 260-day
Salary: Grade 14
Benefits: Act 93
FLSA: Exempt
To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume, clearances, PDE Teaching Certificate (if applicable) and transcripts at the AIU Career Site.
Please send any questions to: recruitment@aiu3.net
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.