Preschool Center Supervisor

Company Description

Early Learning Essentials (ELE) is a non‑profit organization that offers preschool services to children and families navigating significant life challenges and economic hardships.

Full‑time positions enjoy exceptional benefits with medical, dental, life, and a 401(k). We are a family‑friendly company, and all staff enjoy gym benefits, weekends off, and twice the normal holidays.

Position is 204 working days and 11 paid holidays; a typical work week is Monday‑Friday with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Some occasional evening work may be required, and summer work may be available and may be required depending on agency needs.

The Center Manager/Coach is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of a center, providing leadership as site administrator and Instructional Coach of a comprehensive, high‑quality preschool and family service program. The position supervises and coaches 6–11 teaching staff who provide services for approximately 49–80 children and families.

This position is chiefly responsible for supporting educational quality, the achievement of school readiness goals, curriculum implementation, and positive child outcomes. The Manager monitors the overall implementation and design of educational activities at the center level by supervising teaching staff, working cooperatively with other front‑line staff and coordinators, adhering to ELE policies and procedures, and Head Start Performance Standards, monitoring supply inventory—including facility and technological needs—to maintain a welcoming and safe learning environment, and providing support and guidance to Head Start parents, guardians, and volunteers.

In support of ELE's School Readiness plan, the Manager promotes high‑quality learning and works toward the overall achievement of agency school readiness goals for children, as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards, the 2007 Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act, and ELE's policies and procedures. The Manager functionally supervises teaching staff of the assigned center. This position is not eligible for telecommuting, as it is front‑line work requiring face‑to‑face interaction with children and families.

• Possess a BA in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or an equivalent as agreed by the agency. Official transcript must be attached to the application.
• Previous relevant experience teaching and/or supervising in a Head Start or preschool setting.
• Currently CLASS reliable or able to become reliable within six (6) months.
• Must be currently or able to become Teaching Strategies Gold Interrater reliable within two (2) months.
• Official or unofficial transcript showing the award or confer date of the degree must be attached to the application.
• Bilingual in Spanish is desirable and may be required depending on location.

• Ability to handle or redirect child challenging behaviors.
• Thorough knowledge of early childhood developmentally appropriate practices.
• Knowledge of software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Child Plus, and Google Docs.
• Strong conflict resolution, team‑building, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to translate theory into practice and to coach adult learners to apply professional knowledge.
• Ability to recognize existing strengths of teaching staff and build positive, supportive relationships.
• Ability to complete detailed paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, be detail‑oriented, and develop solutions to problems with limited supervision.
• Ability to follow strict federal regulatory requirements and agency‑established guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and as a team to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents, staff, co‑workers, community groups, area specialists, and other agencies.
• Ability to write and speak English in a proficient and professional manner to meet job requirements.
• Must be able to travel to and from classrooms in a private vehicle; must provide proof of state‑required insurance every six months.