Group Supervisor- CVE

STEPPING STONES CHILDRENS CENTER•Harmony, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Supervisor is responsible for planning and implementing daily activities and is responsible to the Site Director/Kindergarten Teacher. This role involves overseeing Kindergarten through 4th-grade students in school-age programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field (Psychology and/or social work.)
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including thirty (30) credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education Elementary Education, or the Human Services field (Psychology and/or Social Work) and 1250 hours of experience with children.
An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field (Psychology and/or social work).
An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university including thirty (30) credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education or the Human Services field (Psychology and/or social work) and 3750 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 the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff to ensure safety, strong relationships, and guidance.
Ability to build a strong, cohesive team.
Ability to interact with children on different levels including the floor, lift/carry children and supplies, and move around the center while supervising children.

Responsibilities

Plans and implements daily program activities, including assisting the Site Director with designated activities.
Ensures that monthly observations are being recorded for each child enrolled.
Completed formal assessments (DRDP) twice per academic school year.
Develops lesson plans for each day, posts them in the program and submits them on a weekly basis to the School Age Director (Monday mornings).
Coordinates activities with Assistant Group Supervisor to ensure maximum learning opportunities.
Plans and facilitates free play learning activities and structured learning activities.
Communicates daily via written notes, email, and/or electronic portal about children’s activities and well-being.
Sets clear rules and expectations of behavior for the children.
Participates in individual group activities with the children, such as art, sports, games, outdoor play, etc.
Encourages and supports children.
Assists the Site Director in ensuring all Stepping Stones policies and DHS regulations are met and maintained.
Ensures a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and guaranteeing the safety and security of the children.
Attends monthly staff meetings and receives twelve (12) hours of training annually – including Fire Safety (annually), and EOP training (annually) and CPR/Pediatric First Aid (every two years).
Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor.