Tempe Preschool Resource Expansion (PRE) Supervisor

This recruitment is open until the position is filled or a sufficient number of applications have been reviewed to establish a qualified candidate pool.

First review of applications will occur on Thursday, October 27, 2022.

Salary Range:

$74,110 - $99,308 Annual

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pay Increases occur in July
• 12 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.17% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for 16 hours of additional Paid Leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Education, Career and Family Services / Education Division

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Job Number:

RC#901685

DESCRIPTION

Tempe PRE is the City of Tempe’s high-quality, full-day, year-round preschool program for children ages 3 and 4, serving nearly 200 families annually in partnership with the Tempe Elementary School District. The Tempe PRE Supervisor is responsible for program oversight and compliance including budget, licensing, and intergovernmental agreements. Tempe PRE participates in the state’s Quality First system and collaborates with Maricopa County Head Start and the Department of Economic Security for Child Care Subsidies. The Tempe PRE Supervisor will also participate in any current or future research and evaluation studies on the Tempe PRE program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Requires four (4) years of experience managing large projects providing leadership and program administration. Knowledge and experience with Arizona’s early care and education policies and regulations governing the operation of early childhood programs. Bilingual is preferred.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in early childhood education, child development or closely related field.

Master’s degree is preferred.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain an Arizona fingerprint clearance card within ninety (90) days of hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a CPR certification within ninety (90) days of hire.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history background investigation
• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the Tempe Supervisors’ Association (TSA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.