Head Start Center Supervisor

Job Summary

The Head Start Center Supervisor is responsible for managing, organizing, executing, facilitating, and directing the necessary functions of an individual Brightpoint Head Start site. The position is responsible for assuring the implementation of quality early childhood programing and family engagement within the Head Start site. Supervises site staff as assigned, except for Family Advocates assigned to that site.

• Responsible for monitoring and implementing Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC criteria, licensing requirements, policies, procedures, and guidelines in day‑to‑day operation of the Head Start Center.
• Must work collaboratively with the Trauma Resilience Coach, Early Head Start Assistant Manager, and Head Start Education Manager.
• Ensure a quality Early Childhood Education program at the assigned site.
• Monitor Head Start classrooms and perform duties of a teacher at a single classroom site.
• Work with the landlord at each site to maintain a harmonious relationship for the benefit of the program.
• Maintain the assigned site; classrooms are clean, supplies monitored, and the facility is safe.
• Ensure appropriate in‑kind contributions at the site.
• Complete required program reports.
• At the Brightpoint Hanna Creighton site, oversee the voucher process to assure accurate attendance entry.
• Assist in site recruitment efforts; assure full enrollment.
• Ensure classrooms demonstrate adult behavior indicators as outlined in CLASS, scoring at or above the benchmark of Emotional Support 6, Classroom Organization 6, and Instructional Support 3.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Provide day‑to‑day supervision, guidance, and support to Center Support Supervisors (at larger sites), teachers, teacher assistants, food service staff, and custodians.

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent; a Bachelor’s Degree preferred and nine credits in administration, leadership, or management preferred.
• Three years’ experience in the early childhood profession.
• Two years’ experience in an administrative/supervisory position preferred.
• Experience with accreditation and Indiana State Licensing attainment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail with ability to perform assignments efficiently and accurately.
• Must become CPR/FA certified within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, basic computer, and mathematics skills.
• When driving for Brightpoint, must have a valid Indiana driver’s license and maintain minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 on auto insurance.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Individual and Family Services

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