Head Start Site Supervisor

$68k to $70k

Trenton, NJ, United StatesFull-timeLeadPosted Oct 20, 2026

Against the Trenton typical range

Job description

Overview

This position has a dual role, the Site Supervisor oversees day-to-day operations, supervision, and training of staff in a CHSofNJ Head Start center to ensure quality program services in a positive nurturing environment for children. The Site Supervisor responsibilities include supervision of the educational services; guides curriculum and program planning, development, and training; serves as resource for teaching staff; analyzes data and completes reports related to provision of educational services; supervise classroom staff.

Head Start Center Location: 794 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08609 Salary Range: $68,000.00-70,000.00 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexibility Spending Account, Life and LTD Insurances, 403(b) plans 12 Personal Time Off Days, 1 Wellness Day, and Holidays and Paid School Breaks Responsibilities Include: Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a safe, clean, healthy, and productive work environment, including both indoor and outdoor facility.

Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, federal and state regulation, and knowledge of licensing requirements. Supervise center staff and ensure the completion of performance evaluations, and professional development. Maintain record keeping and reporting systems to ensure accurate information, with timely completion and follow-up.

Actively participate in parent or group meetings, community collaborations and affiliations in order to advocate for Head Start children and families. Oversee the planning and implementation of the developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment of School Readiness goals. Oversee supervision and management of children by the teachers in the classroom in order to ensure a safe, clean and healthy learning environment.

On-going professional development through education, role modeling, and providing training and resources. Ensure that teachers conduct home visits for children in accordance with Head Start performance standards. Use TS Gold to check lesson plans and individualizations and provide feedback. Additional Requirements: Direct supervision of Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Floaters, substitutes and maintenance staff.

Ability to write reports and correspondence, and read and interpret documents Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, and Publisher and TS Gold. Child. Plus software or equivalent a plus Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in group settings for program enhancement needs.

Ability to supervise and manage staff efficiently and effectively within the guidelines of CHSofNJ Head Start policies and mandates Ability to train staff on child development, on-going assessment process, and best practices Work collaboratively with Human Resources and ECE Services Manger to resolve personnel issues with education staff at all sites.

Ability to organize and manage time effectively Qualifications: Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably within Early Childhood Education; First Aid and CPR certified. Infant/Toddler CLASS certified or willing to become certified within 6 months. Experience Qualifications: Minimum of three years' experience supervising and a minimum of five years working in Head Start.

Other Qualifications: Must have a car and valid driver’s license as travel throughout the Trenton area is required. This is a brief description only of the position. Anyone interested may request a full job description from the human resource department. The Children’s Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

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  • Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM 35 Hours per week

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