Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R105724

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 4 (Salaried)

Position Description:

The Supervisor, Early Childhood Education will perform the duties of the Early Childhood Teacher I in their own classroom, including planning and child supervision, care, and education. In addition, the Supervisor, Early Childhood Education will supervise and provide mentorship to assigned teaching staff in other classrooms, contribute to our Reggio-inspired program and curriculum development, conduct weekly and monthly meetings with assigned mentees, and contribute to monthly whole-staff meetings. This position is responsible for communication with families and staff in the form of daily face-to-face conversations, parent/teacher meetings, and monthly newsletters.

This position is responsible to apply the guidelines established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and to conduct classroom self-assessment and improvement procedures using the Infant/Toddler or Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales.

This role must have strong knowledge of Reggio-inspired practices, time management, quality early childhood teaching practices, and staff supervision skills.

Kentucky State Child licensing standards require all new staff to complete 6 hours of childcare orientation within the first 90 days of employment. All staff must complete a minimum of 15 hours of state approved training each year before hire date anniversary and maintain current TB test.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all Early Childhood Teacher I duties: Early Childhood best practices through Reggio Emilia approach, model & implement ELC policies and procedures, and assure safety, health, and development of young children. Maintain ongoing documentation of individual student progress and keep regular communication with families including Parent/teach conferences. Supervise classroom Assistant Facilitators.

• Supervise and mentor Early Childhood Teacher I through individual modeling and group trainings, demonstrating a positive and professional demeanor in daily interactions.

• Provide support and supervision for curriculum development (following State and NAEYC standards), child assessment, conflict resolution, social-economic development, and the Reggio Emilia teaching philosophy to Lead Facilitators.

• Conduct monthly classroom reviews using the NAEYC observation tool and safety & hazard checks for assigned classrooms and implement corrective actions as needed. Coordinate twice-yearly completion of ITERS/ECERS in assigned classrooms, work with Early Childhood Teachers to create written improvement plan for each room and address identified needs.

• Collect, review and provide feedback for weekly lesson plans and monthly newsletters to Lead Facilitators in each classroom. Ensure that all Early Childhood Teachers submit lessons plans and newsletters in a timely manner.

• Facilitate weekly meetings with Early Childhood Teachers in each classroom to discuss concerns and work with the Director to provide and implement plans for improvement.

• Provide individualized information for mid-year and annual staff performance evaluations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education highly preferred.

• Completion of 15 hours of creditable Early Childhood Training per year.

• Knowledge of Kentucky State Early Childhood Standards and Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum is preferred.

Competencies

• Analytical – evaluating child observation documentation and other information with the ability to choose the best solution and make recommendations.

• Proactive – anticipates and plans for problems before they arise.

• Work Ethic – motivated, diligent, industrious, and persistent in the workplace, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal engagement and supervision of children.

• Interpersonal – can build effective, strong working relationships with children, colleagues, and families through listening, trust, communication, and respect for diversity and privacy. Can address issues effectively.

• Child Focused – prioritizes children’s needs, interacts with patience, kindness, and positivity.

• Flexible – ability to change directions as needed for the good of the children, department, or organization.

• Service Excellence – responsive, pleasant to work with, aware of multiple view points.

Target Compensation Maximum:

$61,200.00

Target Compensation Minimum:

$40,800.00

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard torace, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team atemployment@louisville.eduor 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email atemployment@louisville.eduor by phone 502-852-6258.