Center Supervisor

This position is responsible for the leadership and administration of all Head Start services at their assigned Center and requires the supervision and leadership of designated staff. Work is performed under the direction of the Center Operations Coordinator, with the Center Supervisor functioning as a member of the Agency's program management team. Interpersonal characteristics include caring about direct reports and the children and family we serve, possessing and utilizing respect, courtesy, cooperation and confidentiality at all times and ensure their direct reports adhere to these as well, exhibiting dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, managing diversity within their Center, maintaining the integrity and trust of staff and enrolled families, exhibits empathy and maintains composure during difficult situations. Leadership skills include, but not limited to, collaboration, accountability, demonstrated work ethic and commitment to the mission to meet staff and family's needs.

SKILL BASED COMPETENCIES AND PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES

Displays genuine interest in the lives of their direct reports, monitors their workloads and shows appreciation for extra effort, while maintaining professional boundaries. Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of values and beliefs and acts in line with those values by practicing them. Establish and maintain effective relationships through a collaborative spirit and dedicated approach with staff, enrolled children, and families thereby gaining their trust and respect, Manages all types and classes of people equitably and supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all, Communicates in a direct, truthful, appropriate, and helpful manner while keeping confidence, admitting mistakes, and being careful to not misrepresent themselves, while supporting staff and holding them accountable to their roles, Demonstrates empathy and genuinely cares about people by being available and ready to help others, Maintains a calm disposition when under pressure, does not become defensive or irritated during difficult and unexpected situations, effectively handles stress, and is a settling influence in a crisis, Demonstrates the ability to document accurately and implement Riverbend Head Start and Family Services Policy and Procedures around Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Head Start Performance Standards, Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), and Illinois Network Child Care Resource and Referral (INCCRA) to ensure requirements are maintained at all times, Commitment to lifelong learning, Commitment to planning for the site now and in the future.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Supervisory and leadership experience preferred. Knowledge of working with vulnerable families through a collaborative approach is preferred. Proven ability to provide strategic planning, leadership, and management, including direct staff support and holding staff accountable. Proficiency in developing and establishing short and long-range goals and the skills to create and implement strategies and plans to meet those goals. A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and three years of classroom experience with preschool children are required. Must be able to provide their own transportation to and from work and throughout the work day.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a setting with moderate safety issues. Some travel to outside meetings, trainings, conferences, Agency sites, etc. This position requires, sitting, standing, bending, and moderate lifting.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their direct Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $61,943.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person