Child Care On-Site Supervisor

INDIANOLA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position Description

Position Title: On Site Supervisor

Department: Child Care

Reports To: Director of Child Care

JOB TITLE Child Care On-Site Supervisor
DEPARTMENT Indianola Child Care

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Meet certification requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services Licensing
Standards. Refer to Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Licensing Standards requirements using the following link:

https://www.indianola.k12.ia.us/departments/indianola-child-care

2. Ability to relate and interact well with children: meeting the developmental needs of
school age children by implementing, planning, and organizing activities which
encourage independence and responsibility.
3. Effective oral and written communication skills.
4. Ability to serve as a positive role model for child care providers and children.
5. Ability to accept and complete responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.
6. Knowledge of and interest in a variety of areas such as music, arts, sports, and games.
7. Knowledge of child care management strategies.
8. Leadership skills.
9. Computer knowledge in Google applications prefered.
10. Chauffeur’s License, for driving van or willingness to obtain.
11. Practice professional ethics and confidentiality.
12. Good human relation skills (sense of humor, enthusiasm, patience, dependability,
initiative, etc.).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Lifting, pushing, reaching, moving, and carrying equipment, supplies, and shelves on a
daily basis (approximately 30 pounds).
2. Mobility for walking, supervising, and playing with the children.
3. Sitting, frequent up and down movements, sitting at different levels such as the floor and
child height chairs (approximately 12 inches from the ground).

WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Active environment.
2. High noise level.
3. Summer and winter weather conditions during outdoor playtime.

REPORTS TO Director and /or Assistant Director
SUPERVISES Child Care Providers

School age children (maximum ratio of 15 children: 1 adult)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Twelve month work year with wages and benefits established by the Board.
Subject to HHS Licensing Criminal and Sexual Abuse Record Check reviewed every 2 years. It
is the responsibility of the employee to notify the Director of any violations between record
checks.

EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy 411.7 Classified
Employee Evaluation.

Indianola Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The school district does not
discriminate on the basis of age (except students), race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or creed in admission or access to, or treatment in, its hiring and employment practices.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Serve as a positive role model for children.
2. Relate to and interact with children using positive reinforcement and effective
communication.
3. Greet children and parents as they arrive.
4. Responsible for the daily operation, opening, and closing of assigned center.
5. Maintain required documentation and postings as required by the Department of
Human Services Licensing requirements for assigned center.
6. Report to assigned center as scheduled.
7. Supervise child care providers; assign duties and responsibilities as needed.
8. Create a pleasant environment through set up, room arrangement, bulletin boards,
and visual displays.
9. Plan and implement daily activities (crafts, board games, or large group games or
activities).
10. Maintain a clean, sanitary, orderly and safe environment.
11. Take attendance and account for absent children.
12. Assist in the preparation, serving, and clean-up of breakfast, lunch and snacks as
needed.
13. Communicate effectively and professionally with the Director, On-Site Supervisors,
child care employees, parents, children, other school employees and community
members.
14. Ensure the health and safety of children at the center, on the outdoor play areas and
on field trips.
15. Administer medication as needed utilizing Indianola Child Care and the Department
of Health andHuman Services medication guidelines.
16. Request materials and supplies as needed.
17. Attend employee meetings.
18. Remain knowledgeable about program policies and procedures.
19. Record behavioral incidents (Behavior Reports, Problem Reports, Accident Reports,
Medication Forms, etc.).
20. Maintain confidentiality of children’s records.
21. Maintain accurate records (children’s attendance, first aid inventory, emergency
drills, etc. as assigned)
22. Maintain professional development, current Mandatory Reporting Training, Universal
Precautions Training, First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
23. Evaluate child care providers annually.
24. Must be available assigned hours each school day, and during child care hours on
early dismissal and no school days.
25. Assume duties and responsibilities as assigned.

CLEARANCES:

Employee Physical

Criminal Fingerprint/Background Check

Fingerprinting

Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Seclusion and Restraint (i.e. Chapter 103) training

Child Mandatory Reporter Training

Essentials Training Modules

Salary:

$22.29 hourly

Full Time with Benefits

Shift Requirements and Expectations:

Must be available to work Monday-Friday.

This is a split shift postion (5:45am-7:30am and 2:30pm-6:pm). With 2 hours daily office time.

Must be available on no school days, no school days due to winter weather, breaks, and summer.