Supervisor Head Start​/Early Childhood

Supervisor for Head Start/Early Childhood

Job

Date Posted: 8/5/2026

Location: Headstart Centers

Date Available: 08/05/2026

Director of Early Childhood

Open Until Filled

226 days

SEPT 4, 2022

Exempt

$76,854 Minimum

$108,335 Maximum

SO5

The primary responsibility of the Head Start / Early Childhood Supervisor is to assist and support the Early Childhood Director with the development, support, and administration of the Early Childhood Program, Head Start, Pre-K 3 through 2nd grade. The Head Start / Early Childhood Supervisor will work collaboratively and effectively with all ECISD staff members and Head Start Center Managers, Head Start Program Area Directors in accordance with the MOU-Memorandum of Understanding that has been established.

The Head Start / Early Childhood Supervisor will assist the Early Childhood Director with coordinating academic projects, planning, development and monitoring of the early childhood program's curriculum, strategies, and initiatives.

Master's degree in Educational Administration

• Texas Mid-management
• Valid Mid-management Certificate / Principalship
• Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraiser

• Exceptional organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to coordinate district functions
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data

• Three years of classroom teacher experience required
• Three years of administrative experience preferred

• Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.
• Regularly consult with the Head Start Staff about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the education programs as it pertains to the ECISD/ Head Start teachers.
• Participate in the Head Start program planning process when appropriate.
• Identify and maintain auditable data on the students being served and comply with all federal monthly reports and PEIMS reports.
• Collaborate with elementary content area specialists to assist principals with instruction and program objectives.
• Assist the Early Childhood Director with assistance and guidance to elementary schools with the implementation of early childhood curriculum and initiatives.
• Assist the Early Childhood Director with monitoring and assisting schools in developing instructional strategies to enhance students' chances of success.

• Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
• Foster collegiality among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process.
• Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to the school community.
• Recognize excellence and achievement.
• Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.
• Use sensitivity and fairness with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Review Head Start student referrals for special activities and/or social services, e.g., attendance, health, and clothing.
• Must be able to travel among school buildings, district, and cities.

• Build a common vision for school improvement with ECISD / Head Start staff.
• Assist the Early Childhood Director with an effective transition program of PK students from Head Start to ECISD
• Develop and implement an effective Head Start Improvement Plan and ensure that it is available for viewing on the district website.
• Assist the Early Childhood Director with directing, planning and implementing activities and programs for all ECISD staff to ensure attainment of the district's mission.
• Identify, analyze, and apply research findings (e.g., effective school correlates) to promote school improvement.
• Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show program progress on performance objectives which address district goals.
• Monitor and maintain an effective action plan with initiatives and strategies to promote attendance.
• Interpret board policies and administrative regulations to school staff and assist them in fulfilling their responsibilities to these policies and regulations.

• Assist with interviewing, recommending, and orienting new ECISD Head Start staff.
• Define expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public, staff development, and other components as identified in the T-TESS.
• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff.
• Make recommendations on Head…