Group Supervisor

YMCA OF READING & BERKS CO•Richmond Township, PA

4d•$15 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Center Director, the Assistant Group Supervisor shall conduct the duties of this position in a manner that is consistent with and follows all YMCA Personnel and Child Care Policies, including State Regulations for Child Care Centers and the Character Traits of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. This role involves attending trainings, being familiar with and adhering to policies relating to Risk Management, and reporting concerns regarding children, the program, and co-workers to the Center Director in a timely manner. The Assistant Group Supervisor is responsible for establishing and modeling appropriate classroom management skills and techniques, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children through appropriate supervision and interactions, and managing behaviors through positive guidance, redirection, and conflict resolution. They will also assist the Center Director in carrying out activities related to ensuring and measuring positive outcomes for children, parents, and staff, and participate fully in all center activities, including field trips, swimming, and food service. Maintaining an orderly classroom and program area, communicating with parents, reporting parent concerns to the Group Supervisor, and maintaining the confidentiality of children's records are also key responsibilities. Additionally, the role involves coordinating and planning with other teachers regarding schedules, breaks, and activities while ensuring staff-to-child ratios are maintained, assisting in maintaining and submitting program records such as lesson plans, and attending staff meetings and trainings for professional development. The Assistant Group Supervisor will also assist the Center Director or Group Supervisor with any other duties required to maintain quality child care.

Requirements

Meet one of the following educational requirements:
A high school diploma or GED and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field.
A high school diploma or GED, including 600 or more hours of secondary training described in 3270.31 (c).
A high school diploma or GED, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or a human services field, and 1 year of experience with children.
A high school diploma or GED and completion of a post-secondary training curriculum described in 3270.31 (c).
A high school diploma or GED and 2 years of experience with children.
Ability to meet the requirements of the Pennsylvania Code Title 55 Chapter 3270 Public Welfare Group Supervisor and/or Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications and responsibilities.
Ability to communicate positively and professionally, both written and spoken, using the English Language.
Lift items weighing up to 60 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to reach a child from a distance of 30 feet in 10 seconds without danger to his/her health.
Ability to demonstrate good decision-making skills, intelligence, flexibility, emotional maturity, a positive outlook, enthusiasm, and a professional attitude towards all families and staff.
Willingness to work with others including all staff members, children, and parents.

Responsibilities

Conduct duties consistent with YMCA Personnel and Child Care Policies, State Regulations for Child Care Centers, and Character Traits.
Attend trainings and adhere to Risk Management policies.
Report concerns regarding children, program, and co-workers to the Center Director.
Establish and model appropriate classroom management skills and techniques.
Ensure the safety and well-being of all children through supervision and interactions.
Manage behaviors through positive guidance, redirection, and conflict resolution.
Establish and consistently follow reasonable limits and consequences.
Assist the Center Director in activities for positive outcomes for children, parents, and staff.
Participate fully in all center activities, including field trips, swimming, and food service.
Maintain an orderly arrangement and appearance of the classroom and program areas.
Communicate and greet parents, and report parent concerns to the Group Supervisor.
Maintain confidentiality of children's records and other pertinent information.
Coordinate and plan with other teachers regarding schedules, breaks, and activities while maintaining ratios.
Assist in maintaining and submitting program records such as lesson plans.
Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
Assist the Center Director or Group Supervisor with other required duties.