Posting Date 09/12/24 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Pay Range $45,250 - $67,000 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Contractor with Benefits Department Human Services About the Position As a Site Supervisor, you will promote the program's goal of encouraging the children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development, that will in turn, prepare them for future success in school. In your role as a Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading, supporting, and supervising a Birth to Five or Head Start teaching team, by overseeing the planning and daily operations of an infant/toddler and/or preschool classroom where assigned. This educational program recognizes that children grow in the context of their family and culture, and we need you to facilitate that growth. Apply now to be a Site Supervisor and make a difference in a young child's life! About Us The Early Education Division is dedicated to ensuring children have the knowledge and skills to be successful in school and life through service delivery to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way. Head Start encompasses Head Start preschool programs, which primarily serve 3- and 4-year-old children, and Early Head Start programs for infants, toddlers, and pregnant women. Proud to Offer * Work with a greater purpose * Tuition reimbursement * Exceptional work-life balance * Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County * Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents * Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave * Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts * Employee discounts for goods and services * Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 * Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require * One year of professional experience teaching in a licensed childcare or pre-kindergarten setting * Associate degree in early childhood education, child development, or equivalent degree with 18 credits in early childhood education and/or child development We Also Value * Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development or equivalent post-secondary degree, which includes 18 credits in early childhood education and/or child development * Two years of experience teaching in a Head Start or other early childhood education/family services program * Supervisory experience in Head Start or other early childhood education/family services program * Bilingual in English/Spanish * Preference is given to current and former Early Head Start and Head Start parents Job Contributions * Provides leadership, guidance, training, modeling, support, and supervision to classroom Teachers and Teacher Assistants * Ensures all site staff respect and support diverse cultural, educational, socio-economic, and family backgrounds, including those with disabilities and special needs, and treats each child and parent as an individual * Manages the daily operations of a Maricopa County Head Start/Early Head Start classroom, including facilities maintenance, required data collection, inputting, reporting, and teaching * Monitors and oversees all activities within the classroom to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment, including always maintaining supervision of children * Assumes role as the lead contact with community partner sites, including communication and planning that occurs throughout the school year * Understands Early Education Division and Maricopa County policies and supports the philosophy of Maricopa County Human Services Department and Early Education Division in the implementation of Performance Standards as identified in Division goals and Program policies and procedures. * Assists with recruitment and enrollment of children and families into the Maricopa County Head Start Zero-Five Program * Assures all child screenings, observations and formal developmental assessments are completed in accordance with Head Start Performance Standard timelines and accurate records are maintained; that findings are recorded, and information is used in developing classroom lesson plans; and that parents are involved in the development of an Education Plan based on assessment results * Plans and conducts transition activities with parents, school personnel, and children to transition children into and out of the program, in accordance with the Head Start/Early Head Start Transition Plan * Carries out authorized emergency and safety procedures and administers first aid and/or CPR in the classroom as needed Working Conditions * One year of experience teaching in a Head Start or other early childhood education/family services program * Must complete background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to successfully secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card * Must be able to pass a medical exam that includes screening for TB, as required by Federal and State regulations, to be free of communicable disease, and must have received the following vaccinations: (MMR) Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Tetanus if not current, to assure no significant risk exists to the health or safety of others * Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire * Certification in CPR, first aid, and food handler's must be obtained within six weeks of hire * Ability to read, write and speak Spanish may be required for some positions * Work is routinely performed in an office environment, which may require long periods of sitting, reading, and typing * Requires travel to program sites throughout Maricopa County * Requires travel to and from various county, client, and contractor locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business Selection Procedure * Only the most qualified candidates will be considered * Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications * Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile * Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. 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