LOCATION: MALDEN HEAD START

The applicant will be responsible for the Supervision of staff and monitoring of the entire center activities and provide supervisory leadership, planning and scheduling to enhance the children’s learning environment at the center. Other duties will consist of working with the Head Start parents, and various organizations in the community. Duties include, but not limited to:

Ensure that child development principles are being implemented in all component areas by monitoring classrooms and playgrounds daily. Monitors and coordinates center activities. Responsible for requisition of all supplies, materials and equipment for the center by designated due dates. Monitors staff training outcomes in staff development portfolio, assists in developing staff development plans. Maintains high standards of professional ethics as defined in DAEOC Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual in regard to children, parents, staff, and community representatives. Recruits and welcomes parent and community volunteers. Promotes and enhances teamwork among staff. Responsible for maintaining state licensing guidelines. Responsible for monitoring all health/safety issues pertaining to the center. Responsible for implementing and attaining all goals and objectives of the Head Start Program. Monitors all education, health, nutrition, special needs and MH files on a weekly/monthly basis. As a mandated reporter, makes immediate referrals pertaining to suspected child abuse/neglect and/or substance abuse Maintains confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff at all times.

The applicant must have a BS degree in Child Development or related course, along with two years of Supervisory Management Experience, and training and experience in areas that include theories and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education and family support. A driver’s license valid in Missouri, transportation and insurance is required.

DAEOC is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin or other protected classification.

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