Group Supervisor- Rowan

STEPPING STONES CHILDRENS CENTER•Cranberry Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Supervisor is responsible for planning and implementing daily activities for a school-age program serving children in kindergarten through fourth grade at Rowan Elementary in the Seneca Valley School District. The role reports to the Site Director/Kindergarten Teacher and supports children’s learning, development, well-being, and safety through a combination of structured and free-play activities. The Group Supervisor develops daily lesson plans, coordinates activities with the Assistant Group Supervisor, records observations and completes formal assessments, and communicates with families about children’s activities and well-being. The role also helps maintain a healthy, clean, and safe classroom; supports compliance with organizational policies and DHS regulations; attends staff meetings; and completes required annual training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or a Human Services field such as Psychology or Social Work; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with 30 credit hours in one of these fields and 1,250 hours of experience with children.
Alternatively, an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or a Human Services field such as Psychology or Social Work; or an associate’s degree with 30 credit hours in one of these fields and 3,750 hours of experience with children.
Demonstrated experience in program development and planning for children.
Strong understanding of child development.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and computer literacy skills.
High energy and ability to work well with staff, children, and parents and foster a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff to support safety, strong relationships, and guidance.
Ability to build a strong, cohesive team.
Ability to interact with children at different levels, including getting on the floor, lifting or carrying children and supplies, and moving around the center while supervising children.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement daily program activities, including assisting the Site Director with designated activities.
Ensure monthly observations are recorded for each enrolled child.
Complete formal DRDP assessments twice per academic school year.
Develop daily lesson plans, post them in the program, and submit them weekly to the School Age Director on Monday mornings.
Coordinate activities with the Assistant Group Supervisor to maximize learning opportunities.
Plan and facilitate free-play and structured learning activities.
Communicate daily about children’s activities and well-being through written notes, email, and/or an electronic portal.
Set clear rules and behavioral expectations for children.
Participate in group activities with children, including art, sports, games, and outdoor play.
Encourage and support children.
Assist the Site Director in ensuring Stepping Stones policies and DHS regulations are met and maintained.
Maintain a healthy classroom environment, including appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and the safety and security of children.
Attend monthly staff meetings and complete required training: 12 hours annually, including annual Fire Safety and EOP training and CPR/Pediatric First Aid every two years.
Complete miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the supervisor.