Lead Teacher Supervisor Job Golconda Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

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Location: Golconda

TITLE:

Lead Teacher Supervisor

DIVISION:
Head Start

REPORTS TO:

Head Start Director

SUPERVISES:
Teachers, Teacher Aides, Program Assistants, Office Associates, Cooks, Parent Coordinator

FLSA:
Non-Exempt, Non-Medical (NE-NM)

I.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position serves as a supervisor for day-to-day operations at the site as well as teacher in the classroom. As the Lead Teacher Supervisor the position is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the center and supervision of staff assigned to the center. As the teacher, the position is responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth, and development of all pre-school aged children in their care and developing a partnership with children’s parents or caregivers to engage and encourage parent participation in the program.

The position is also responsible for assuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and local and state guidelines.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinates and schedules staff assigned to the site to ensure classroom ratios, supervision, and coverage based upon DCFS Licensing Standards, Head Start Performance Standards, and Southern Seven policies and procedures.

Supervises staff assigned to the site on a daily basis but keeps Head Start Director informed on any issues that arises. Assists the Head Start Director with administering Progressive Discipline when appropriate.

Ensures that all required documentation and reports are completed accurately and submitted to the Administrative Office on a timely basis.

Assists the Head Start Director with interview, selection, and orientation of new employees for the site and with evaluation of all staff assigned to the site.

Reviews and approves all time sheets, overtime, travel vouchers, and leave of absence requests for the site and submits all forms to the Payroll Department on a timely basis. Keeps Human Resources informed on potential Family Medical Leave or Extended Medical Leave Requests or attendance issues.

Maintains a DCFS file for all employees assigned to the site and is responsible for making sure that all information is up to date. Tracks and ensures that education staff are CPR/First Aid certified at all times and schedules staff for monthly CPR/First Aid trainings.

Ensures that daily inspections are completed to maintain the safety of the children, staff, and volunteers on the playground. Reports any identified problems and completes any needed work orders in a timely basis. Reports all accidents (children, employees, volunteers, or property) on Southern Seven Incident Report and submits to Human Resources. Ensures that up to date emergency contact information, and individual child assessment information on each child is maintained.

Monitors the inventory of site materials, supplies, food for daily snacks, and equipment. Completes Purchase Requisition s and makes purchases after the approval process for the site while staying within the budget. Submits all receipts to the Business Office in a timely manner.

Works with the Parent Coordinator to assist with organizing a Parent Group and setting up monthly meetings and activities in coordination with the school.

Develops weekly plans, and implements age appropriate curriculum to nurture and stimulate all domains of children’s development in their care.

Administers developmental screening tool within 45 days of child’s enrollment. Completes an Assistance or Guidance request if needed. Participates in IEP/IFSP meetings as appropriate.

Maintains an online portfolio on each child’s progress and development for the purpose of planning to promote each child’s growth and development.

Observes each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and uses this information to facilitate learning and growth.

Works…

Lead Teacher Supervisor

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