Supervisor Child Care Jobs

UnityPoint Health - Allen

Benefits Eligible

The Child Care Supervisor Works under the general supervision of the Director of the Child Development Center. Assists Director in responsibility for the Child Care Center functions including supervision and support of staff, compliance with policies and procedures of UnityPoint Health, Department of Human Services, and accreditation standards. Successful completion of these duties will positively affect children’s development, quality of services, and professional growth and development of employees.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

 

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Employee Development

• Act as a resource person for center staff in areas of program, child related matters, appropriate practices, guidance, and discipline of children, meeting special needs, etc.
• Supervise and monitor the center classrooms and staff on an ongoing basis. Observe, monitor and coach in the following areas appropriate developmental practices, lesson plans, daily programs, portfolios, center and organization’s program goals, standards and policies, licensing regulations and accreditation criteria, and teamwork. Evaluate teacher and teacher assistant’s job skills and knowledge.
• Support marketing of the Child Care Center and recruitment of new staff.
• Provide orientation and training for new and existing staff. Provide opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Conduct interviews in collaboration with the Director.
• Manage social media for the childcare center.

Program Management

• Manage childcare billing for the childcare center.
• Assist the director in monitoring child/staff ratios and staffing needs daily and overseeing the general operation of the center to ensure that quality childcare is being provided.
• Manage and support payroll system.
• Maintain necessary records for Department of Human Services licensing regulations and accreditation criteria.
• Support and implement statewide quality initiatives (IQ4K).

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge of early childhood children, practices, and programs.
• Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in early childhood, or related educational field
• Minimum of two years in an early childhood program.
• Maintain Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting training, adult/infant/child CPR/First Aid training, universal precautions and infection disease control and minimal training requirements annually as required by Iowa Department of Human Services.