ECEAP Child Care Supervisor (9.5 months) – Early Childhood Program Specialist 4 – Head Start

Location: Spokane Falls Main Campus Spokane

Department: District HS SFCC ELC

Salary Range: $4,517 – $5,783

Starting salary for this position is: $4,517 (Monthly)
This Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program (ECEAP) position will receive salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until the top of the salary range is reached. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase in salary.

About Us

Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) operates more than 30 Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head Start centers in Spokane County, providing care and support for more than 1,600 children and their families. We began providing this service in 1973 and have been growing and adapting to meet community needs ever since.
We offer safe and secure environments that nurture child growth and development and provide learning opportunities for children to enhance their skills and abilities for school success.
We are dedicated to working with low-income families so they can find support and success in getting their children off to a great beginning. Our parents and families are involved in developing the policies and goals of each center and are encouraged to be engaged.
We also operate centers on the campus of Spokane Falls Community College and Spokane Community College to serve eligible students while they attend college.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 9/20/24. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

About the ECEAP Child Care Supervisor – Early Childhood Program Specialist 4 – Head Start

Under the direction of the Center Manager, the Child Care Supervisor is responsible for Head Start/Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program/Early Head Start (HS/ECEAP/EHS) program operations located at Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) Early Learning Center.

This position is accountable for compliance with federal laws and regulations, Head Start Performance Standards, ECEAP Performance Standards, Washington State Law, Washington Administrative Code, policies and guidelines from the federally mandated Parent Policy Council and policies/procedures and guidelines established by the Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS).

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in supervising the day-to-day childcare operations at SFCC HS/ECEAP/EHS ensuring a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate learning environment is maintained.

Responsible for the implementation of customer friendly and quality services provided at the site. Fulfill program operating policies, activities and education curriculum as required. Ensure program and staff conform to federal, state, and local rules, regulations, accreditation, and state licensing requirements.

Supervise (train, schedule, evaluate, discipline) classified part-time hourly and work-study employees, adhering to collective bargaining agreements and all district rules and regulations ensuring all essential services are provided effectively. Onboard, schedule and monitor work tasks for site volunteers and practicum students.

Inform and educate staff regarding behavior and performance expectations, provide timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and ensure performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly and effectively.

Conduct daily rounds through HS/ECEAP/EHS licensed classrooms. Provide office support, staff breaks and/or classroom staff support when needed. Respond to the Center Manager regarding client complaints, health, safety, or licensing iss