7.5.2.1
What is Supervision
Supervision is defined as overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group. A supervisor has the responsibility to direct another employee’s duties and responsibilities and, in the interest of Shasta Head Start, to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, discharge, assign, or discipline other employees, or make recommendations for the above actions which can reasonably expect to be carried out.
Responsibilities
Supervisors have many distinct roles and responsibilities within Shasta Head Start which may include:
- Be a leading example in championing Shasta Head Start’s mission, vision, and values
- Ensure the full delivery of services that direct report staff are responsible for
- Ensure the Head Start Act and Head Start Performance Standards are adhered to for the area in which they supervise
- Organize their department, teams, and classroom staff
- Employee performance management
- Ensure Shasta Head Start Personnel Policies and Procedures are consistently followed
- Support conditions for staff motivation and improvement
- Create a positive and safe work environment
- Abide by the NAEYC Code of Ethics
- Ensure Community Care Licensing regulations are adhered to
Supervision Boundaries
Supervision boundaries are guidelines which provide clarity and establish a framework for our relationships with parents, families, children, and co-workers. Supervision boundaries will help us to maintain consistent, predictable relationships with all those we supervise. Keeping our relationships professional, and not personal, will help to maintain a more harmonious workplace. Supervision boundaries help us create safety and security, maintain legal responsibilities, avoid conflict, understand expectations, and maintain confidentiality.