Group Supervisor - Child Care

What are the hours like?

• Our centers are open 6 AM - 6 PM. Full-time employees work 40 hours per week.
• Our Part-Time staff have the flexibility to choose regular hours that work for their schedule within this time frame.
• Apply today to discuss a schedule that will work for you!

What do we offer?

• A collaborative, supportive environment for your professional growth.
• Training and Development opportunities, including access to a professional development platform where you choose your growth opportunities.
• Career Advancement opportunities through our apprenticeship programs for roles in leadership, administration, operations, and more!
• Holidays we are closed/you are off include: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
• Substantial Childcare Discounts for most employees, including
• Infant/Toddler: $12 per day or less if eligible for Child Care Works (CCW)
• Preschool – School Age: $9 per day
• 50% Off Before and After Care
• 50% Off Tutoring Services
• Pay Range starts at $14.00 per hour
• Our Full-Time positions also include:
• Benefits, including
• PTO (up to 18 days after 6 months of employment)
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Retirement savings (403(b))
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

What are the duties and responsibilities?

Supervision and Safety

• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor activities, maintaining a secure environment.

Daily Care Activities

• Assist with feeding, diapering, toileting, and other basic care routines.
• Foster independence in children by encouraging self-help skills appropriate to their age.

Curriculum Implementation

• Follow the daily schedule and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Support classroom staff with games, arts and crafts, learning activities, and other developmental experiences.

Communication

• Maintain positive communication with parents, children, and fellow staff members.

Collaborate with colleagues to help ensure consistent care and support for children.

Behavior Management

• Encourage positive behavior through patience, redirection, and positive reinforcement.

Address challenging behaviors in a calm and professional manner.

Health and Hygiene

• Help maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards within the classroom and facility.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and administer basic first aid when necessary.

Record-Keeping

• Assist with documentation related to daily activities, incidents, and observations as needed.

Parental Involvement

• Support positive relationships with families through professional and respectful communication.

Schedule and Availability

• Must be flexible and available to work shifts based on program and staffing needs.
• Opportunities may include summer work, school breaks, holidays, and other as-needed shifts.

What are the required qualifications?

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field.
• OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field and 1 year experience with children.
• OR an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field and 2 years of experience with children.
• OR an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field and 3 years of experience with children.
• Other:
• Appropriate clearances and trainings: PA State Criminal History Record, Child Abuse Report, FBI Criminal History Report, and Mandated Reporter Training. Clearances must be kept current.
• CPR Certification
• Physical done within one year prior to start date
• TB test within three months prior to start date

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending and stopping for long periods of time up to eight hours per day

Additional information

Our opportunities are a great way to get a start in your career that offers a lot of room to grow within our organization. We need supportive and committed people to positively impact the next generation. Apply Today!

Note: The specific responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on the policies of regulations governing child care and education.