Group Supervisor - Child Care

The Learning Lamp • Somerset, PA

1d • $14 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the supervision and safety of children, assisting with daily care activities, implementing curriculum, communicating with parents and staff, managing behavior, maintaining health and hygiene standards, record-keeping, and supporting parental involvement. The position requires flexibility in scheduling to meet program and staffing needs, potentially including summer work, school breaks, and holidays. This is a great opportunity to start a career with room for growth within the organization, impacting the next generation.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor activities, maintaining a secure environment.
• Assist with feeding, diapering, toileting, and other basic care routines.
• Foster independence in children by encouraging self-help skills appropriate to their age.
• Follow the daily schedule and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Support classroom staff with games, arts and crafts, learning activities, and other developmental experiences.
• Maintain positive communication with parents, children, and fellow staff members.
• Collaborate with colleagues to help ensure consistent care and support for children.
• Encourage positive behavior through patience, redirection, and positive reinforcement.
• Address challenging behaviors in a calm and professional manner.
• Help maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards within the classroom and facility.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and administer basic first aid when necessary.
• Assist with documentation related to daily activities, incidents, and observations as needed.
• Support positive relationships with families through professional and respectful communication.
• 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.

Benefits

• Training and Development opportunities, including access to a professional development platform
• Career Advancement opportunities through apprenticeship programs
• 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
• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level