Assistant Group Supervisor

Strasburg YMCA; York (York County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization seeks an Assistant Teacher/Assistant Group Supervisor to support youth development and implement program curriculum. The role focuses on creating a positive environment for children and families, ensuring safety and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 30 college credits in early childhood education preferred.
• Must obtain certifications including Pediatric First Aid/CPR.

Responsibilities

• Implements programming and curriculum for children.
• Supervises children and maintains a safe environment.
• Conducts observations and evaluations of each child.

Skills

Engaging Community

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Innovation

Inclusion

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 college credits in early childhood education

600+ hours of secondary training

15 college credits in relevant fields

Completion of post-secondary training curriculum

2 years of documented experience with children

Job description

Assistant Teacher/Assistant Group Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. It provides direction for children in the classroom and implements program curriculum. The role aims to deliver a quality experience to children and parents, focusing on building achievement, belonging, and positive relationships among youth and within families.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are embodied in our culture. At the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming, open to all, a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine, valuing you and embracing your individuality. We are hopeful, believing in your potential to be a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing, supporting your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined, committed to making our community stronger, starting with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Implements purposeful programming and curriculum within established guidelines, prepared in advance of each activity.
2. Supervises children, the classroom, and all activities, including ADA accommodations where appropriate, following all procedures and standards.
3. Guides children in developmentally appropriate play and routines.
4. Conducts ongoing observations and evaluations of each child to provide feedback and create activities tailored to individual and group needs.
5. Provides positive, descriptive feedback to prevent and redirect challenging behaviors.
6. Builds positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, maintains effective communication, engages parents as volunteers, and connects them to the YMCA.
7. Maintains the program site and equipment according to standards.
8. Ensures a safe, healthy environment, knowledgeable in safety/emergency procedures, infection control, and proper hand washing.
9. Maintains required program records.
10. Completes and maintains required trainings to comply with licensing, standards, and policies.
11. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and training.
12. Communicates effectively with supervisor and co-workers for program improvement and concerns.
13. Reports suspected abuse per PA Child Protective Services Law and YMCA policy.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Engaging Community, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Innovation, Inclusion

QUALIFICATIONS:
As per Department of Human Services, an Assistant Group Supervisor shall have one of the following qualifications:
1. High school diploma or GED and 30 college credits in early childhood education, child development, special education, or human services.
2. High school diploma or GED, including 600+ hours of secondary training as per section 3270.31(c).
3. High school diploma or GED, 15 college credits in relevant fields, and 1 year of documented experience with children.
4. High school diploma or GED, completion of a post-secondary training curriculum as per section 3270.31(c).
5. High school diploma or GED and 2 years of documented experience with children.
And,
6. Obtain State Police, Child Abuse, NSOR, FBI certifications, negative Mantoux TB test, and a physical.
7. Obtain Mandated Reporter training certification.
8. Must have or obtain Pediatric First Aid/CPR and AED certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Light exertion up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; body movements vary with activity.
Visual requirements include good color, depth, and field of vision.
Auditory requirements include ability to hear and understand speech and sounds.
Hazardous conditions include frequent outdoor exposure and potential contact with bodily fluids/blood.

1. Obtain a State Police, Child Abuse, NSOR, and FBI certifications, along with a negative Mantoux TB test and a physical.