Assistant Group Supervisor - Infant Teacher

Portage Learning; Chippewa, Northern (Lycoming County, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Portage Learning is seeking an Assistant Group Supervisor for Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center in Chippewa Township, PA. This full-time, non-exempt position supports the Lead Teacher and Group Supervisor, supervising children and assisting with lesson plans, classroom activities, and daily care.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, willingness to obtain clearances, First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days, and a commitment to safety and developmental learning.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required; no experience needed but 2 years with children preferred.
• Background checks and clearances required (Child Abuse, State Police, FBI Fingerprinting, National Sex Offender Registry, Mandated Reporter for Child Abuse).
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within the first 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the classroom in the absence of the Lead Teacher or Group Supervisor.
• Assist in the supervision of children and help adjust, learn, and socialize.
• Assist in implementing lesson plans into daily activities focusing on learning, play, and kindergarten readiness skills.
• Maintain daily records of observations, activities, meals served, and medications administered.
• Assist in supervising students, implementing lesson plans, creating crafts, and communicating with parents.
• Perform other duties as assigned related to the classroom.

Skills

Entry-level teaching skills

Strong leadership

Confidentiality

Child development basics

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

PA

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Title: Assistant Group Supervisor

Date: 09/14/2026

Reports to: Group Supervisor

Status: Non-Exempt

General Summary:

The mission of Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center is to provide exceptional child development services to employees of Portage Learning and the surrounding community. Our dedicated teachers deliver the highest-quality early education inside our state-of-the-art facility. We fulfill our mission and purpose through our values of service, community, and education. At Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center, we believe that all children have vast potential and can reach that potential in our nurturing and caring environments. Our facility isn’t a daycare, it’s a place where both children and employees are given opportunities to grow and flourish.

The Assistant Group Supervisor at Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center will be responsible for supervising the children in their care while also assisting the Lead Teacher and Group Supervisor in managing the classroom. The number of children for which the Assistant Group Supervisor will be responsible will vary based on placement, accommodating operational needs as required.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).

• Leadership: Assuming responsibility for the classroom in the absence of the Lead Teacher or Group Supervisor.
• Supervision: Implementation of DPW rules and regulations within assigned classrooms. Assist in the supervision of children and helping children adjust, learn, and socialize.
• Teaching: Assisting the Lead Teacher or Group Supervisor in implementing lesson plans into daily activities, focusing on learning, play, and kindergarten readiness skills as outlined by the childcare facility.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain daily records of daily observations, activities, meals served, and medications administered.
• Classroom Duties: Assisting the Lead Teacher or Group Supervisor in supervising students, implementing lesson plans, creating crafts, and communicating with parents.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned that pertain to the specific classroom.
  (ie..bottle feeding, diaper changing, stroller walks, etc..)

Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Entry-level teaching skills.
• Strong leadership.
• Ability to uphold strict confidentiality standards.Knowledge of child development and behavior management techniques.
• Entry-level knowledge of DPW regulation and an entry-level knowledge of Keystone Stars.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with children.

Requirements

Qualifications (Education Requirements/Experience):

• High School Diploma.
• No experience is needed, but 2 years working with children is preferred.
• Demonstrated agreement with the stated mission, philosophy, values, and goals of Learning Lighthouse.
• Successful completion of a background check and current and/or ability to obtain the following clearances: Child Abuse, State Police, FBI Fingerprinting, National Sex Offender Registry and Mandated Reporter for Child Abuse.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within the first 90 days of hire.

This role involves working in a classroom within a childcare facility, requiring the use of standard childcare and office equipment.

Physical Demands:

The physical requirements stated here represent the necessary conditions for an employee to carry out the core responsibilities of this position effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear, as well as use their hands for lifting and handling or feeling objects. They are also frequently required to reach with their hands and arms. Additionally, they may occasionally need to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May require the ability to walk to different locations, stand, lift, carry, and move light to medium weights.
• Light lifting is required. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force to constantly move objects.

Position Types and Expected Hours to work:

This is a full-time position between 35 - 40 hours expected per week. Must be able to work from daycare located in Chippewa Township, PA.

Other Duties Disclaimer:

This is not an all-inclusive document. Additional duties, expectations, demands, etc. may be added or changed to this document on an as-needed basis in order to meet organizational goals.