Group Supervisor - Child Care

The Learning Lamp has been providing high-quality, affordable education and care for nearly 20 years, aiming to minimize disparities for children through child care, tutoring, and more. This role supports our child care program at the Admiral Peary VoTech location.

Schedule

Our centers are open 6 AM - 6 PM. Full-time employees work 40 hours per week. Part-time staff can choose regular hours within this timeframe. Opportunities may include summer work, school breaks, holidays, and other as-needed shifts.

Pay

Pay range starts at $14.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Collaborative, supportive environment for professional growth
• Training and development opportunities, including access to a professional development platform
• Career advancement through apprenticeship programs for leadership, administration, operations, and more
• Paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Substantial childcare discounts:
  • Infant/Toddler: $12 per day or less if eligible for Child Care Works (CCW)
  • Preschool – School Age: $9 per day
  • 50% off before and after care
  • 50% off tutoring services

Full-time positions also include:

• PTO (up to 18 days after 6 months of employment)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance
• Retirement savings (403(b))
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance

Responsibilities

• Supervision and Safety
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
  • Supervise indoor and outdoor activities, maintaining a secure environment
• Daily Care Activities
  • Assist with feeding, diapering, toileting, and other basic care routines
  • Foster independence in children by encouraging self-help skills appropriate to their age
• Curriculum Implementation
  • Follow the daily schedule and implement age-appropriate activities
  • Support classroom staff with games, arts and crafts, learning activities, and other developmental experiences
• Communication
  • Maintain positive communication with parents, children, and fellow staff members
  • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistent care and support for children
• Behavior Management
  • Encourage positive behavior through patience, redirection, and positive reinforcement
  • Address challenging behaviors in a calm and professional manner
• Health and Hygiene
  • Help maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards within the classroom and facility
  • Follow all health and safety procedures and administer basic first aid when necessary
• Record-Keeping
  • Assist with documentation related to daily activities, incidents, and observations as needed
• Parental Involvement
  • Support positive relationships with families through professional and respectful communication
• Schedule and Availability
  • Must be flexible and available to work shifts based on program and staffing needs

Requirements

One of the following qualifications is required:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human service field.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human service field, and 1 year 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 service field, and 2 years of experience with children.
• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human service field, and 3 years of experience with children.

Additional requirements:

• Appropriate clearances and trainings: PA State Criminal History Record, Child Abuse Report, FBI Criminal History Report, and Mandated Reporter Training (must be kept current)
• CPR Certification
• Physical exam done within one year prior to start date
• TB test within three months prior to start date

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, and stooping for long periods of time (up to eight hours per day)