About this role
Early Childhood Education
Position Title: Educational Supervisor
Shift: 6:30 AM -3:30 AM or 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Pay : $54,000 - $62,000
About CSI
Since 1892, CSI has championed children and families by providing safe, nurturing spaces where they can thrive. Our mission is to put the well-being of children first and be a voice for the voiceless.
We are looking for someone who has a mind full of wonder and a heart-filled desire to work with little humans! Were on a mission to champion whats best for each child and family.
As an Lead Educator, youll be an essential part of our team. Your responsibilities would include supervising and coordinating daily classroom activities, providing a safe and nurturing environment for young children, and fostering healthy development through structured learning. In short, our Lead Educator will ensure children are engaged, safe, and thriving in their early educational journey.
The Early Childhood Educational Supervisor supports high quality teaching and learning across the program by providing ongoing coaching, feedback, reflective supervision, and professional development to educators while also supervising classroom operations and staff performance. This role ensures that curriculum, instruction, and classroom environments meet program standards, licensing requirements, and best practices in early childhood education. Through training, modeling, observation, and collaborative planning, the Supervisor strengthens teacher's effectiveness, promotes positive child outcomes, and helps maintain a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
Essential Job Duties:
Training, Mentoring & Professional Development
Provide ongoing support to teachers using reflective practice, modeling, side by side support, and collaborative planning.
Observe classrooms regularly using research based tools (e.g., CLASS, ECERS, environmental checklists) when applicable.
Support teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with the programs philosophy and early learning standards.
Analyze child assessment data with teachers to guide instruction and individualized support.
Assist educators in creating engaging, inclusive environments that promote social emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Provide onboarding training and support to new lead and assistant educators.
Supervision & Staff Support
Provide direct supervision to classroom staff, including performance feedback, coaching notes, and annual evaluations.
Provide supervision of timekeeping actions for those assigned, such as, time off requests, and timecard review.
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and continuous growth of teaching staff.
Support staff in classroom management strategies and positive guidance practices.
Serve as a resource and problem solver for day to day classroom needs, including stepping in when needed to maintain ratios or support challenging moments.
Promote a positive, collaborative team culture, leading by example.
Curriculum Implementation & Program Quality
Ensure fidelity to Creative Curriculum and TS GOLD
Support teachers in developing weekly lesson plans, documenting learning, and preparing educational materials.
Provide monthly lesson plan feedback.
Participate in or lead quality improvement efforts (COA, QRIS, internal auditing).
Monitor classroom environments to ensure compliance with safety, licensing, and health standards.
Review classroom communication with families on electronic and printed platforms, providing feedback and mentoring as needed.
Family & Community Engagement
Maintain positive, supportive relationships with families through clear and respectful communication.
Participate in family meetings, conferences, and community events when needed.
Support teachers in communicating with child progress and addressing family concerns professionally and collaboratively.
Administrative Responsibilities
Maintain documentation related to coaching, supervision, assessments, and required compliance forms.
Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to program planning and decision making.
Collaborate with the Director on initiatives related to curriculum, staff development, and quality improvement.
Job Requirements:
Bachelors degree or higher in early childhood education, or a related field (early childhood special education, elementary education, social work, nursing, psychology, human development and the family, family and consumer sciences, child/youth development or mental health/counseling)
OR
Bachelors degree or higher in an alternative field with at least 36 credits in early childhood education, early childhood special education, elementary education and/or child development
OR
State public school certification to practice as a teacher for children age birth to 8 years
A minimum of 6 months of early childhood education experience.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works outside in various weather conditions. Employees will be required to change diapers.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to: sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and hear and see within normal limits and close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to run after children, reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, kneel crouch or crawl.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work extensively with children.
Be a positive influence on young lives and apply today!
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Child Saving Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Accommodation Statement
Child Saving Institute is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources to discuss their needs.
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet organizational needs.