Educational Program Supervisor - Early Childhood at The Village for Families and Children in Hartford, Connecticut

Job Description:

The Village for Families and Children

Job Tracking ID: Job Tracking ID: 512620-865185
Job Location: Hartford, CT
Job Level: Job Level: Management
Level of Education: BA/BS
Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
Years of Experience: Years of Experience: Any
Starting Date: Starting Date: ASAP
Salary: Salary: 53,000
Work Hours: Work Hours: Full time 40 hours

Job Description

Our Mission:

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission “to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children” by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.
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Starting annual salary $53,000 plus a $2,000 sign on bonus

Early Learning Center- Educational Program Supervisor

Ensures an inviting and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for students and families. Utilizes the High Scope Curriculum in conjunction with ongoing assessment of learners through the CT Documentation and Observation for Teaching System (CT DOTS). Ensures adherence to local and national accrediting bodies and participates in monitoring visits to ensure quality improvement is an ongoing process. Hires, orients, and mentors’ staff; as well as provides weekly supervision to all staff assigned in the early learning center. Coordinates professional development opportunities and serves as the educational and administrative leader of the program. Implements appropriate behavior management systems within the classroom setting, while utilizing a trauma-informed framework.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plans for and ensures the delivery of all required services to each client in the program.
2. Works closely with collateral agencies to ensure appropriate transition and discharge planning for clients and/or students.
3. Works closely with program staff and other stakeholders to ensure the continuity of services.
4. Serves as operational administrator of the program, which includes functions such as business leadership, facilities/grounds management, etc.
5. Attends all relevant trainings and planning meetings.
6. Provides culturally competent services to all clients and families.
7. Participates in regular program meetings.
8. Provides supervision to all staff within program, if required by program.
9. Ensures documentation as required is entered into the data system in a timely fashion.
10. Ensures that the program census is maintained.
11. Works as part of a larger multidisciplinary team to respond to client and programmatic needs and with the agency at large.

Experience and Skills

Education and Licensure:

• Master’s degree in early childhood or related field preferred. A State issued education administrator or director credential preferred or Bachelor's degree required.

EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to manage stress and respond to emergency situations safely and calmly.
• Must have a thorough understanding of client needs (behavioral, social, emotional).
• Must be culturally competent to serve our student population.
• Must possess solid general computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.

The Village for Families and Children is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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