Head Start Supervisor

4 weeks ago

Agassiz, Canada Seabird Island Band Full time

**Position Summary**

Working within the Early Childhood Development department, the Head Start Supervisor will assist in curriculum planning, organizing, and implementation of the Head start programs

The Head Start Supervisor will oversee the Aboriginal Head start on Reserve (AHSOR) program which is a family-centered program designed to meet the individual needs of children and families physically, cognitively, spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually.

The Head Start program has been designed, developed and implemented around 7 components: Health, Nutrition, Parent and Family Involvement, Stó:lō Culture and Halq’émeylēm language, Social Support, Education and Special Needs. You will be a member of an interdisciplinary team of early childhood professionals, working collaboratively to support the Early Childhood department and the families of Seabird Island.

We provide children and families opportunities to enjoy nutritious snacks and meals, activities, circle, culture and language, and fieldtrips. This is a parent participation program. Grandparents welcome

**Success profile**

What does it take to be successful working in the Ealy Childhood Education Department at Seabird Island? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- **Active Listening**:Giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand points being made, asking appropriate questions, and not interrupting.
- **Organized**:Ability to process and organize electronic and paper documentation, information, and reports.
- **Personable**:A collaborative attitude, participating in the planning, developing, extending services, and promoting effective strategies to encourage a positive workplace atmosphere.
- **Critical Thinking**:Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses, alternative solutions, conclusions or approached to problems.
- **Social Perceptiveness**:Being aware of other reactions and understanding why they react as they do
- **Multitasker**:The ability to balance competing priorities, meet deadlines, and to work under pressure with mínimal supervision.

**Work that matters**
Are you looking to start a career where you create a community with healthy, happy children who are supported to reach their full potential and encourage all children to begin a life long journey of learning within a culturally supportive and safe environment. Our team is passionate about supporting children and their families.

Seabird Island Band - Aboriginal Head Start is a place to learn many skills. We are many nations, but we proclaim one goal to strengthen our pride, our language, our culture, and our freedom.

Seabird Island is located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver.

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**Benefits and perks**
- Accrued vacation and sick time
- Access to internal training programs, professional development, and skill enhancement
- Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team,
- Equitable hourly rates
- Casual dress code

**What you’ll do**
- Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom.
- Design and deliver training and formal presentations.
- Provide information on the Head Start program to the community.
- Assist children in development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices.
- Attend staff training and meetings, and board and parent meetings as required.
- Ensure program compliance with codes of all provincial and local licensing agencies and grant requirements.
- Attend case management meetings, consultations as necessary.
- Observe children and provide suggestions for behavior management and education programming to meet the individual needs of all children.
- Arrange and facilitate regular meetings with staff and provide for mandated trainings and updates to policies and procedures.
- Establish and monitor regional systems and services that ensure program quality and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
- Participate in and assist with community events

**What you bring**
- Degree/Diploma in Early Childhood Education with current License to Practice.
- Experience in design and delivery of training.
- Experience training, directing and supervising staff.
- Ability to handle stressful and sensitive situations in a professional manner.
- Have knowledge and experience in the philosophy and practices of Head Start
- Experience working with children in an ECE setting.
- Ability to develop and maintain a warm, caring, responsive relationship with children.
- Ability to establish and maintain supportive and collaborative relationships with families and staff.
- Ability to maintain a positive professional and non-judgmental attitude.
- Ability to adhere to Oath of Confidentiality and Seabird Island Band Policies and Procedure

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