KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of concepts, principles, and philosophy of lifelong learning, public education, and the relationship of community education to K-12 programming.
• Knowledge of community resources and organizations within the community.
• Applying supervisory theories and practices in delegating, monitoring, evaluating, and training program coordinators, support personnel, and contract instructional personnel.
• Planning, evaluating, implementing, coordinating, and arranging for enrichment programs, activities, events, or services.
• Scheduling, coordinating, and managing the appropriate use and oversight of District facilities.
• Applying public relations theories and techniques in promoting, advertising, and informing the community of programs, facility use, and services.
• Applying bookkeeping and administrative functions required in monitoring budgets, purchasing materials, and documenting program functions, activities, participation, fees, expenses, accounting for grant funds, and the like.
• Use judgment and discretion when handling problems and issues, in accordance with the district and department policies and procedures.
• Using computers, related software applications, and general office equipment, e.g., copiers, facsimiles, and phones.
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information, speak before groups and make presentations, receive work direction, market programs, address, negotiate, or resolve issues/conflicts appropriately.
• Developing, motivating, and fostering collaborative relationships and/or programs both inside and outside of the organization. Interactions are frequently with District staff, community members, advisory council members, District managers, and representatives of other agencies or organizations.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related area. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Requires at least three (3) years of experience developing, implementing, supervising, or coordinating early learning or family education programs.
• Parent Education, Early Childhood, or Elementary Teaching License is preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with special needs is preferred.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Manager, the Early Learning Program Supervisor at Central Early Learning Center (CELC) will lead early learning programs, including ECFE, preschool (half-day and preschool enrichment), early childhood screening, and outreach. Responsibilities include recruiting, supervising, and training staff; developing and implementing processes and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance; program planning and curriculum delivery; conducting program observations to assess training needs; managing contracts and budgets; and fostering family and community engagement through proactive outreach and collaboration.

OTHER DUTIES

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall success of the early learning programs and CELC operations.