Head Start​/Early Head Start Assistant Site Supervisor - JOB ID# 14253

Job Description

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional development for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools.

Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional development for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools.

Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

The Assistant Site Supervisor is responsible for assisting with the management and operations of the Head Start/Early Head Start Center, staffing, and early childhood programming. In partnership with the Site Supervisor, the Assistant Site Supervisor will ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory and legal regulations. In addition, The Assistant Site Supervisor will work as part of the Management team under the direction of the Assistant Director of Operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and fosters relationships with families, staff, and community providers.
• Ensures a welcoming, safe, and healthy environment for children and staff.
• Assists the Director, Assistant Director, Specialists, and Coordinators in monitoring compliance, supporting instruction, training, counseling, and evaluating staff.
• Assisting in the review of candidates, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and coaching of employees.
• Maintains appropriate ratio and active supervision in all classrooms.
• Schedule and implement parent committees to facilitate home-school connection and parent participation.
• Ensure health and safety monitoring of the facility including indoor and outdoor learning environments; submission of School Dude work orders, complete safety drills, and adhere to all Emergency Operations Plans.
• Ensures the tracking of necessary data and provides reports as needed.
• Assists administration in implementing practices and requirements to meet Head Start Performance standards and guidelines; serves as the administration's "voice" in the center.
• Assists in the implementation of seamless, integrated services for children and families by adhering to program-specific work plans, policies, and procedures.
• Supervises Teachers, Teacher Assistants and/or other assigned staff. Monitors and counsels educational staff and takes appropriate action to ensure compliance. Develops and follows up with Improvement Plans as necessary.
• Assists with monitoring and coordinating staff schedules and arranges for coverage as required.
• Assists with maintaining required staffing levels at all times.
• Assists in investigating all child and staff incidences, completing all forms, and notifying appropriate authorities and chain of command.
• Assists with all activities and meetings at the designated center with staff, children, parents, and community members.
• Provides leadership, professional development, and coaching to center employees. Conducts regular meetings and/or training with teaching staff and aides to monitor and evaluate assessments.
• Assists with the…