Supervisor Child Care

Supervisor Child Care

UnityPoint Health - Allen

Full-time Exempt

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.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• 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.
• Provide orientation and training for new and existing staff. Provide opportunities for continuing education and staff 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.
• Support marketing of the Child Care Center and recruitment of new staff.
• Conduct interviews in collaboration with the Director.
• Manage social media 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.
• Maintain necessary records for Department of Human Services licensing regulations and accreditation criteria.
• Manage and support payroll system.
• Manage childcare billing for the childcare center.
• Support and implement statewide quality initiatives (IQ4K).

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in early childhood, or related educational field
• 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.
• Minimum of two years in an early childhood program.
• Demonstrates knowledge of early childhood children, practices, and programs.
• Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.
• Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser
• Prior supervisory experience preferred