Family Childcare Early Educator Supervisor bei None

Job Summary:

The Family Childcare Early Educator Supervisor is responsible for the leadership, guidance, and oversight of daily operations within a family childcare setting. This role ensures the provision of a high-quality, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children, while also supporting the professional growth of educators and fostering strong partnerships with families. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Educational Program Oversight: 

Design, implement, and supervise engaging, age-appropriate educational programs that support children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. 

• Staff Leadership & Mentorship: 

Provide direct supervision, guidance, training, and mentorship to early educators, fostering a positive, collaborative, and supportive team environment. 

• Child Welfare & Safety: 

Ensure a safe, clean, and stimulating physical environment in accordance with EEC licensing and other regulatory guidelines. Conduct regular inspections with FCC coordinators and maintain safety protocols. 

• Child Assessment & Progress Tracking: 

Oversee the process of regularly assessing children's development and progress, adapting teaching strategies and the curriculum to meet individual needs. 

• Parent & Family Engagement: 

Maintain open and cooperative communication with parents, providing updates on their child's development and addressing concerns to build strong family-program partnerships. Person will work closely with Family Focus staff.

• Compliance & Regulatory Adherence: 

Ensure that the family childcare programs complies with all applicable state and local regulations, including health, safety, and licensing requirements. 

• Crisis Intervention & Reporting: 

Respond to and document any incidents or concerns related to children, and report suspected abuse to the appropriate DCF supervisor, and FCC office staff.

Qualifications & Skills: 

• Master’s Degree and experience in early childhood education and childcare.

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, staff, and families.
• Knowledge of child development, curriculum planning, and early childhood education best practices.
• Ability to ensure and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Provide other duties as needed.