Job title: Early Learning Center Supervisor
Company: East Haven Public Schools
Job description: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education (Master’s degree preferred).
Salary range $115,000-$120,000.Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
- 8–10 years of experience in early childhood settings, including Family Resource Centers (FRC), Smart Start or School Readiness (SR) programs
- Demonstrated knowledge of the CT Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) and State Curriculum and Assessment Frameworks
- Demonstrated experience with NAEYC standards, accreditation processes, and compliance
- Strong interpersonal, coaching, communication, and facilitation skills
- Experience supervising certified and non-certified staff in an early childhood setting
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive, confidential matters and manage multiple priorities
Position Summary: The Overbrook Early Learning Center Supervisor provides instructional
leadership, operational oversight, and programmatic direction for all early childhood services housed at
Overbrook. This includes the School Readiness, Smart Start, Family Resource Center, and any other
programs or services aligned with Early Start CT legislation. The Supervisor also serves as the Local
Governance Partner (LGP) Liaison, connecting early childhood providers to state resources and
ensuring continuous quality improvement in accordance with OEC policies and contracts. This role
combines the duties of a school based leader/administrator with deep expertise in early childhood
education, regulatory compliance, and community partnerships.Primary Responsibilities:Instructional and Programmatic Leadership:
- Oversee the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with CT ELDS and state frameworks.
- Supervise and evaluate certified and non-certified staff, including parent educators and paraprofessionals.
- Provide coaching and professional development aligned to program and individual staff goals.
- Ensure a safe, nurturing, inclusive learning environment that promotes social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and creative growth.
- Serve as special education case manager for eligible students and ensure IDEA compliance.
- Maintain NAEYC accreditation for all School Readiness classrooms.
Administrative and Operational Oversight:
- Act as building leader with responsibilities comparable to a school principal, including instructional leadership, climate and culture, family and community engagement, and staff supervision.
- Manage enrollment processes, family fee assessments (including adherence to SR Alert SR-03- 01), and state reporting for School Readiness, FRC, and IDEA.
- Complete monthly and annual reports (School Readiness, Family Resource, NAEYC).
- Coordinate outreach and recruitment efforts for preschool enrollment.
- Support families in accessing Care4Kids, social services, and educational advocacy.
Local Governance Partner (LGP) Liaison Duties:
- Conduct at least quarterly visits to School Readiness providers.
- Monitor contract compliance and OEC general policies using standardized tools (e.g., E-License via iPad).
- Provide coaching and technical assistance around:
- Enrollment processes (e.g., documentation, family income verification, fee structures)
- Family engagement practices
- Health and safety protocols
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), connecting providers to Elevate service navigators as needed
- Document findings using OEC-approved electronic systems; communicate findings to OEC program managers.
- Identify whether challenges are provider-specific or systemic within the community and respond with targeted support or systemic programming.
- Develop a formal structure for communicating urgent provider issues outside of quarterly reports.
Community and Family Engagement:
- Facilitate parent education groups, child development sessions, and parent/child activities.
- Maintain and support the Family Resource Center Parent Advocacy Council.
- Disseminate newsletters, brochures, and communication materials to support program visibility and access.
- Build and sustain partnerships with local service providers, early childhood agencies, and higher education institutions.
- Collaborate with community stakeholders through active participation in the East Haven Early Childhood Collaborative and state-level OEC and School Readiness meetings.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Collaborate on and co-author FRC and School Readiness grant applications.
- Supervise and evaluate certified and non certified staff
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of all services and interactions.
- Lead staff meetings with a focus on instructional planning and professional collaboration.
This position plays a critical leadership role in delivering equitable, high-quality early childhood
education and family connections in support of the East Haven Public Schools. The Overbrook Early
Learning Center Supervisor must be a visionary leader, skilled administrator, and compassionate
Expected salary: $115000 – 120000 per year
Location: Connecticut
Job date: Sun, 01 Jun 2025 07:59:41 GMT
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