Daycare Supervisor

Job Description:

Job Title: Daycare Supervisor
Location: Springfield, Mo.
Department: Recovery services - Daycare
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Incumbent provides an educational and trauma informed setting for the children of our clients as well as community members. Ensures childcare is running in compliance with state regulations and works seamlessly with the Department of Social Services and other supportive agencies to abide by all licensing standards. Oversees the daily operations of the childcare and provides supervision to the Childcare Assistants. Spends a minimum of 25 hours a week within the classrooms providing educational opportunities for the children and training opportunities for the team members. Provides guidance and education to the parents of the children in the classrooms on a one on one as needed basis.

The Daycare Supervisor position offers…

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
• Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent the system and clients served in a positive manner to clients, team members, community agencies, and community members
• Advocate for clients
• Treat all persons served and their families with dignity and respect
• Provide a safe, hazard free environment for children enrolled in childcare
• Provide ongoing interaction with children involved in childcare
• Provide age-appropriate structure and behavior modification in accordance with childcare regulations and agency procedures
• Provide ongoing feedback to parents concerning children's daily activities
• Assure childcare protocols are being followed in accordance with childcare licensing requirements
• Assist staff with both long- and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice, and program philosophy
• Report any suspected abuse or neglect to supervisor
• Attend all required in-service meetings and all required continuing education hours per licensing.
• Adhere to all HIPAA and 42 CFR regulations as it relates to client and child confidentiality.
• Become familiar with and implement designated curriculum and other childcare curriculum.
• Meet all applicable licensing requirements.
• Assist with the completion of children's developmental assessments.
• Help guide assistants, aides, trainees, volunteers, and lead teachers in the classroom.
• Ensure all team members are following all applicable licensing regulations.
• Complete enrollment information with all new families (including obtaining shot records and social security numbers prior to attendance).
• Develop monthly and yearly curriculum.
• Supervise all childcare team members.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read, comprehend and follow written materials and instructions.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in the work environment.
• Awareness of the need for, and ability to abide to confidentiality, professional ethics and code of conduct.
• Good organizational skills, time management skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Must have the ability to pass a background check (includes fingerprinting) to include criminal history, abuse/neglect and driving record.

Experience and/or Education Qualifications:

• Must have an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Development or Early Childhood Education, or another related field OR have a CDA in Early Childhood OR minimum of four years working in AOTS childcare setting
• Must have a minimum of twenty-four months working with children in a child-related setting.
• Must maintain a Class E driver's license and valid auto insurance (must provide proof)
• Must have and maintain certification in CPR (adult, child, and infant), First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens.