Job Description

Early Childhood Supervisor

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is seeking a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Supervisor to help lead the day-to-day operations of our Early Education Center. This is an exciting opportunity for an early childhood professional who is ready to take the next step in their career and make a meaningful impact on children, families, and the educators who support them.

The Early Childhood Supervisor provides leadership to our early education team while helping ensure children receive high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed care. This position oversees daily program operations, directly supervises Lead and Assistant Teachers, supports classroom quality, partners with families, and helps maintain compliance with Ohio licensing and Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited college or university, orearly childhood education and experience verified at a CP Level 3.
• Minimum of four years of experience working with children and families.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and build relationships with families from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Previous experience providing staff supervision, mentoring, or leading projects preferred.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and early childhood programming.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and respond effectively to changing program needs.

What You'll Do

Program Leadership & Child Support

• Oversee the daily operations and programming of the Early Education Center.
• Support the development and implementation of daily program schedules and activities.
• Provide classroom coverage and support to maintain appropriate ratios and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Conduct program observations to ensure classroom practices and services are responsive to individual children's needs.
• Utilize trauma-informed and relationship-based practices to promote children's social-emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to strengthen children's social-emotional skills and overall development.

Family Engagement

• Build strong, positive relationships with children and families.
• Engage families throughout the enrollment, intake, and program experience.
• Coordinate referrals and connect families with additional resources and services when appropriate.
• Plan and facilitate family engagement opportunities, including Parent Cafés.
• Respond professionally and compassionately to family questions, concerns, and needs.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Support the Program Manager in maintaining compliance with Ohio licensing requirements and Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)standards.
• Assist with preparation for licensing, accreditation, and program reviews.
• Participate in program audits and quality assurance activities.
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Attend required ODJFS trainings, professional conferences, and agency training.
• Maintain required professional credentials and Child Care Administrator requirements.
• Implement trauma-informed practices and strategies that promote children's social-emotional competence.

Staff Supervision & Development

• Provide formal weekly supervision to Lead and Assistant Teachers.
• Support staff in their daily practice, professional development, and career growth.
• Promote staff engagement, job satisfaction, productivity, and accountability.
• Serve as a resource to staff and management regarding policies, procedures, and classroom practices.
• Use classroom observation and quality tools to identify professional development opportunities.
• Model effective communication and relationship-building practices with children, families, and colleagues.
• Support a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Administration & Program Operations

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of program documentation and child/family records.
• Support enrollment, intake, and transition processes.
• Manage program waitlists, enrollments, and transitions in and out of the program.
• Assist with program reporting and administrative requirements.
• Support program outreach and recruitment activities.
• Understand and support programmatic and fiscal goals.
• Ensure program spaces, materials, and resources are maintained appropriately.

Collaboration & Community Partnerships

• Collaborate with Early Childhood and School Age staff and other Best Point programs.
• Participate in assessment, progress, and team meetings.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Represent Best Point professionally within the community and with families.
• Promote strong communication, teamwork, and accountability across the program.

Benefits & Compensation

At Best Point, we believe taking care of our employees is essential to taking care of our community. That's why we offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. Our benefit costs are approximately 38% lower than those of other organizations our size, helping you keep more of what you earn.

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting as low as $27 per paycheck
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions of up to $1,200 annually for 2+ person plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Free preventive care and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential emotional, financial, legal, and personal support
• Optional pet insurance

Financial Security

• Competitive 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance valued at 2.5x annual salary, up to $300,000 — 100% paid by Best Point
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Educational loan forgiveness support and resources

Career Growth & Development

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• 10% tuition discount for online programs through the University of Cincinnati
• Leadership Academy and professional development programs at no cost
• Ongoing training, coaching, and professional development
• Interest-free personal computer loan program
• Employee referral bonus program with payouts of up to $1,000

Time Away to Recharge

• Generous paid time off package — up to 34 days off in your first year for eligible employees
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster placement
• A work environment that supports work-life balance

Work Environment

This position works across a combination of early childhood, school, office, and behavioral health environments. Employees may work with children experiencing behavioral, developmental, emotional, or mental health challenges.

The position may involve exposure to shouting, verbal or physical aggression, and blood, vomit, or other bodily fluids.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The position regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The employee must be capable of sustained physical exertion and able to participate in required crisis intervention and physical restraint techniques when necessary to ensure the safety of children and staff.

About Best Point

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati's most prolific nonprofit specializing in education, behavioral and therapeutic health services, and autism services for vulnerable and at-risk youth, their families, and caregivers.

We believe that strong programs start with strong people. When you join Best Point, you'll have the opportunity to lead, grow, and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families throughout our community.

Our Culture

Best Point is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

Ready to take the next step in your early childhood career? Apply today and help lead a program where children, families, and educators can thrive!