Job title: Childcare supervisor

Summary

Plans, organizes, and oversees the operation, maintenance, safety, activities and staff of a pre-school or school age childcare program, including direct program delivery, training and evaluation of assigned staff; conducting program registration; developing program promotional materials; communicating with school personnel, center families and community members; keeping and maintaining records and producing reports; and meeting all requirements of grant funding. Positions at State licensed facilities also ensure compliance with State licensing requirements.

Distinguishing characteristics

This class is distinguished from childcare Instructor classes by its responsibility for independently overseeing the development and implementation of the program, responsibility for managing the day-to-day operations, and directly supervising staff at the assigned childcare locations.

Supervision exercised and received

Receives direction from the Senior Recreation Supervisor or a higher level professional or management position. Exercises direct supervision over Instructors and support staff.

Essential and important duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the duties listed, and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed.

All programs

Instructs and supervises children; facilitates and leads classroom activities.
Assists with the establishment of the program budget; tracks expenditures and administers budget.
Conducts registrations and provides information to parents regarding program requirements.
Develops and implements participant behavior and discipline guidelines.
Hires, trains, coaches, evaluates, and supervises staff; develops individualized skills development plans and provides guidance to staff in accomplishing goals; ensures staff meet all mandatory training requirements.
Schedules staff and ensures appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
Oversees and/or conducts daily student check-in and maintains attendance records.
Creates, prepares, and distributes program advertisements and promotional materials.
Maintains records and prepares various reports and statistics related to site operations and activities including program registration, enrollment, tuition, projected revenue, and scholarships.
Communicates with parents, collaborates with local school districts on implementation of behavioral plans and other special services as needed.