Children's Program Supervisor

Childrens Services Supervisor

Department: Shelter and Community Programs
Location: White River Junction Vermont
Status: Full-time exempt
Salary: $55000 to $60000 annually benefits

About Upper Valley Haven

Since 1980 Upper Valley Haven has provided shelter food education and supportive services to people experiencing poverty housing instability and food insecurity. Our work is grounded in respect kindness dignity accountability hospitality and community participation.

Position Summary

Upper Valley Haven seeks an experienced and compassionate Childrens Services Supervisor to lead its Infant and Toddler After-School Summer and shelter-based childrens programs. This hands-on position combines program leadership employee supervision and daily direct service to children. The Supervisor works alongside employees to provide safe engaging trauma-informed programming while overseeing program quality compliance resources family engagement and community partnerships.

The Supervisor also participates regularly in field trips community outings outdoor activities and other off-site experiences providing active supervision and support to children and employees.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Direct Service

• Participate daily in educational recreational and enrichment activities with children.
• Build supportive relationships that promote childrens development resilience and engagement.
• Plan and oversee developmentally appropriate trauma-informed and inclusive programming.
• Provide behavioral support redirection de-escalation and crisis response when needed.
• Manage enrollment attendance schedules staffing coverage supplies and daily operations.
• Use observations feedback and outcome data to strengthen programming.

Field Trips and Off-Site Experiences

• Participate regularly in field trips community outings outdoor recreation and other off-site programming.
• Support children during transportation transitions and activities in changing or unfamiliar environments.
• Coordinate staffing permissions transportation accessibility safety planning and family communication.
• Ensure compliance with applicable supervision medication child-release and emergency procedures.
  

Employee Supervision

• Supervise Childrens Services employees and provide oversight to seasonal employees interns volunteers and program support personnel.
• Provide coaching feedback professional development and performance management.
• Participate in hiring onboarding training scheduling and retention efforts.
• Foster accountability collaboration inclusion and professional growth.

Compliance and Program Administration

• Ensure compliance with applicable childcare regulations licensing requirements grant conditions and Haven policies.
• Maintain required records reports credentials and regulatory documentation.
• Reinforce child safeguarding mandated reporting confidentiality professional boundaries and emergency preparedness.
• Monitor program expenses and manage resources within approved parameters.
• Maintain productive relationships with families schools service providers and community partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Education Human Services Social Work Child Development or a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• At least three years of relevant experience including supervision or program leadership and direct service to children.
• Knowledge of child development and trauma-informed family-centered practice.
• Ability to meet applicable Vermont Child Development Division requirements and maintain required certifications and background clearances.
• Willingness and ability to work directly with children daily and participate regularly in field trips community outings and outdoor activities.
• Valid drivers license and ability to meet Haven requirements for local travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced education in a related field.
• Leadership experience in licensed childcare afterschool youth-development or family-serving programs.
• Experience supporting children with varied developmental social-emotional or behavioral needs.

Schedule and Work Environment

This is a primarily on-site position with a schedule that varies according to program needs. Some availability outside standard business hours may be required for field trips seasonal programming family events school closures or emergencies.

The position involves regular local travel and work in childcare shelter school community indoor and outdoor settings. It requires active participation in childrens activities safe response to behavioral or emergency situations and the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits

$55000 to $60000 annually. Benefits include employer-funded health dental and vision insurance; disability and life insurance; 403(b) retirement matching; and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Upper Valley Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse welcoming and safe workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

Manager