Early Learning Supervisor
Kids Unlimited
- White City, OR
- $61,000-78,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage and guide all preschool classrooms and work directly with teachers and IA's individually, and in small and large groups.
- Review hourly timecards and bi-weekly payroll; review and approve PTO and other time-off requests.
- Provide regular reporting for grants, primarily with Preschool Promise, and possibly others.
- Plan and conduct educational programs that best characterize developmentally appropriate practice in the Early Childhood Education field.
- Use assessment information to individualize the curriculum to build on each child's prior knowledge and experiences and to provide curriculum experience that supports learning and development.
- Be familiar with and oversee the implementation of the curriculum guidelines.
- Apply the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and accommodation for children with disabilities.
- Develop open lines of communication with staff, parents, and children, and conduct one-on-one meetings with parents to discuss each child's progress.
- Ensure classrooms are operating effectively and meeting or exceeding standards; maintain licensing, ratios, safety, and educational standards.
- Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, school staff, state licensing authorities, community contacts.
- Lead recruitment and enrollment efforts of new families and children in our sites.
- Conduct and document family conferences which are designed to strengthen parent engagement. Incorporate this information into child assessment and curriculum planning.
- Participate in school activities, e.g., parent meeting, family days, etc.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, planning meetings, and training.
- Demonstrated success as a Pre-School Supervisor preferred including mentoring, coaching, and leading others in the ECE field.
- Valid TSPC license preferred, BA/BS in ECE or Child Development, or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
- Working knowledge of state and local regulations.
- Familiarity with Preschool Promise grant compliance desirable but not required.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
- A commitment to working with under-resourced youth.
- An unwavering commitment to and belief in the idea that with the right support and best teaching practices, all students can achieve the highest levels, regardless of their circumstances or environment.
- The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and
- A commitment to attaining both personal and collective goals to ensure the success of all students.
- Health insurance, paid time off, extended sick leave, and 401k.
- Professional development each summer.
- Daily collaboration with colleagues who are all 100% dedicated to the success of every child.
- Opportunity to make a profound impact in the lives of children and be a part of an exciting change in the educational landscape of Southern Oregon.