Group Supervisor

YMCA OF READING & BERKS CO•Richmond Township, PA

1d•$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 position requires 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. The Assistant Group Supervisor will assist the Center Director in carrying out activities related to ensuring and measuring positive outcomes for children, parents, and staff, and will participate fully in all center activities, including field trips, swimming, and food service. Maintaining an orderly classroom and program area, communicating and greeting parents, and reporting parent concerns to the Group Supervisor are also key responsibilities. The role includes maintaining the confidentiality of children's records, coordinating and planning with other teachers regarding schedules, breaks, and activities while ensuring proper ratios, and assisting in maintaining and submitting program records such as lesson plans. Attending staff meetings, trainings, and other professional development opportunities, and maintaining PDR and required training hours are essential. The Assistant Group Supervisor will also assist the Center Director or Group Supervisor with any other duties required to maintain quality child care.

Requirements

A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate 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 a general educational development certificate, including 600 or more hours of secondary training described in 3270.31 (c).
A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 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 a general education development certificate and completion of a post-secondary training curriculum described in 3270.31 (c).
A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years 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.
The 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, ensuring ratios are maintained.
Assist in maintaining and submitting program records, such as lesson plans.
Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
Maintain PDR and ensure completion of training hours as governed by State Regulations and STARS program.
Assist the Center Director or Group Supervisor with other required duties.