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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field that meets PA DHS Chapter 3270 Group Supervisor qualifications.
• At least three years of experience working with preschool-aged children.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for children ages 3–5.
• Strong classroom management and positive behavior support skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and basic technology applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with the Lead Preschool Teacher and multidisciplinary team.
• Strong time management, flexibility, and willingness to assist wherever needed.

Nice To Haves

• CDA credential, Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or ability to meet Pennsylvania DHS Chapter 3270 Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications.
• At least one year of experience working with preschool-aged children in a licensed childcare or early childhood setting.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a teaching team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Basic computer and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Preschool Teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences using Frog Street or another approved curriculum aligned with Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards.
• Prepare classroom materials, learning centers, and daily activities.
• Reinforce learning through small-group instruction, one-on-one interactions, and guided play.
• Encourage children's social-emotional development, language and literacy, mathematics, science and STEM, creative arts, gross and fine motor development, and social studies.
• Foster a classroom environment that encourages creativity, exploration, curiosity, and independence.
• Support classroom routines, transitions, meals, rest time, outdoor play, and daily schedules.
• Use positive behavior guidance techniques that promote self-regulation and healthy social interactions.
• Assist with observing and documenting children's developmental progress, screenings, and classroom assessments as directed by the Lead Teacher.
• Maintain child portfolios and classroom documentation.
• Build positive relationships with families through daily communication, professional interactions, family engagement events, and conferences as requested.
• Actively supervise children using BGCA's “See, Hear, Direct, and Assess” supervision model and help maintain required staff-to-child ratios.
• Ensure children's safety during classroom activities, playground time, field trips, meals, and transitions, following BGCA Youth Protection Policies and organizational safety procedures.
• Conduct routine classroom health and safety checks and maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom.
• Report accidents, injuries, illnesses, maintenance concerns, and suspected child abuse according to organizational policies and mandated reporting laws.
• Support compliance with Pennsylvania DHS Chapter 3270 regulations, Keystone STARS standards, licensing requirements, CACFP requirements when applicable, and BGCA Youth Development Practices.
• Assist with attendance, health, incident, medication, and classroom documentation and help prepare for licensing visits, monitoring, and quality assessments.
• Participate in classroom observations, coaching, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Build caring, respectful relationships with children and encourage confidence, independence, cooperation, and problem-solving.
• Engage children through meaningful conversations, guided play, and intentional interactions; reinforce literacy, STEM, arts, outdoor learning, movement, and social-emotional learning throughout the day.
• Celebrate children's accomplishments and developmental milestones and serve as a professional, kind, and respectful role model.
• Participate in family engagement events, professional development, and organizational activities as needed.