• Job Description

  Req#: SITES004853

  If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.

  Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!

  We are currently searching for a full-time Site Supervisor to join our North Children's Center.

  SALARY:

  • The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $60,000 and $65,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  

  • Oversees the education program, in cooperation with the Education Manager and the leadership team, for their assigned site(s).
  • Ensures that all sites meet DCFS licensing requirements and NAEYC guidelines if applicable.
  • Manages staffing ratios, assists in the preparation, training and implementation of site disaster preparedness plans and evacuation drills.
  • Supervises all classroom practices – room arrangement, lesson plans, daily schedules, routines, and transitions to assure their adherence to program policies.
  • Obtains and maintain CLASS observer certification.
  • Conduct CLASS observations two times a year to ensure progression towards agency goals if needed.
  • Provides coaching for education staff on best practices, as well as the agency’s Planned Language Approach which is specifically designed to support dual language learners.
  • Assists the Family Engagement Manager in monitoring all aspects of Family Services including family goals and referrals.
  • Supports teachers in the Mental Health Referral Process, including the development and implementation of individual child behavior plans.
  • Assists the Health and Nutrition Manager in monitoring all mandated Health requirements and CACFP guidelines.
  • Monitors the inventory of site materials, supplies, and equipment; makes purchases for the center, staying within the site budget.
  • Assures accurate, complete, and confidential maintenance of employee and child records.
  • Conducts monthly supervision/coaching sessions with teaching teams and FSWs on a monthly basis develop and tracks progress on the individual team member’s Professional Development Plan.
  • Conducts monthly classroom observations for the accurate assessment of staff performance to complete annual employee evaluations.
  • Monitors the professional development of all staff through Gateways.
  • Assess current and future facility needs and makes preliminary arrangements with the Assistant Site Operations Manager and/or Facilities and Transportation Coordinator to meet site needs.
  • Assures that all center level documentation and reports are complete, up-to-date, and accurate.
  • Assures that all sites, in collaboration with the Health & Nutrition content area specialist, the Assistant Site Operations Manager and/or Facilities & Transportation Coordinator and Health Coordinator adhere to all Child Health & Safety standards.
  • Participates in the program’s annual self-assessment process in collaboration with other Staff, parents and community stakeholders.
  • As stipulated in the agency Code of Ethics, engage in effective interaction with diverse staff and service area populations through ongoing demonstration of non-bias respect and behavior.
    Assist with cross collaboration with other content area specialists and partners in implementing Program Services.
  • Assists the Family Engagement content area specialist in organizing and securing a Parent Committee and authorizing a representative to the agency Policy Council.
  • Substitutes as teaching staff when necessary.
  • Attends meetings and trainings, as requested, to keep abreast of trends in the various service areas.
  • Provides active supervision to ensure the safety of children while in the classroom, during transitions, and while on the playground. Ensures that no child shall be left alone or unsupervised.
  • Ensures all content area data is accurately reflected in the agency’s Program Information Reports within set time frames.
  • Participate in program recruitment efforts to maintain full enrollment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge or familiarity with Head Start, Early Head Start, Prevention Initiative, Preschool for All and Preschool Expansion preferred.
  • Understanding of the current state of the art in early childhood education, child health, mental health, and familiarity with the fields of disabilities services and parent involvement.
  • Familiarity with community resources.
  • Knowledge of day care licensing standards as well as standards of other regulatory bodies preferred.
  • Effective, supportive supervisory skills, including the ability to assist personnel in developing self-direction.
  • Sound understanding of Developmentally Appropriate Practice, cultural diversity, and inclusion.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development or related field from an accredited college or university OR Advanced degree in field other than Early Childhood Education with at least 21 credit hours in ECE.
  • A Gateways to Opportunity Level I Illinois Director Credential OR 3 semester hours of college credit in administration, leadership or management.
  • 3+ years of child development experience in an early childhood setting,
    kindergarten, or licensed day care center.

  ADDITONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.

  TRANSPORTAION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle. Travel between sites required.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal.

  Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here !

  Some highlights include:

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage, Guardian Dental Coverage, and VSP Vision Coverage.
  • Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
  • FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
  • Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

  And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered!

  • Some of the above benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you.

  MORE ABOUT US:

  Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.

  Qualifications

  Education

  Required

  Masters

  Experience

  Required 3 years

  Teaching and supervisory experience.

  Licenses & Certifications

  Preferred

  State Teacher Certificate

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  Metropolitan Family Services is a non-profit organization in Chicago.

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