Child Care Group Supervisor - Lead & Develop Young Learners

The Learning Lamp; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 18 days/6 months

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

403(b) retirement plan

529 Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The Learning Lamp seeks a Group Supervisor for our Somerset Child Care Center. Open 6 AM–6 PM, full-time 40 hours weekly, with part-time flexible scheduling. The role emphasizes safety, daily care, and collaboration with staff and families.

Benefits include paid time off, health/vision/life insurance, retirement and disability plans, and substantial childcare discounts. Qualifications include degrees in education or related fields and required clearances; CPR and health screenings are also

Qualifications

• 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.
• OR a bachelor’s degree including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field and 1 year experience with children.
• OR an associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field and 2 years of experience with children.
• OR an associate’s degree 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.
• Appropriate clearances and trainings: PA State Criminal History Record, Child Abuse Report, FBI Criminal History Report, and Mandated Reporter Training. Clearances must be kept current.
• CPR Certification
• Physical done within one year prior to start date
• TB test within three months prior to start date

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor activities, maintaining a secure environment.
• Assist with feeding, diapering, toileting, and other basic care routines.
• Foster independence in children by encouraging self-help skills appropriate to their age.
• Follow the daily schedule and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Support classroom staff with games, arts and crafts, learning activities, and other developmental experiences.
• Maintain positive communication with parents, children, and fellow staff members.
• Collaborate with colleagues to help ensure consistent care and support for children.
• Encourage positive behavior through patience, redirection, and positive reinforcement.
• Address challenging behaviors in a calm and professional manner.
• Help maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards within the classroom and facility.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and administer basic first aid when necessary.
• Assist with documentation related to daily activities, incidents, and observations as needed.
• Support positive relationships with families through professional and respectful communication.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

First aid training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education

Bachelor’s degree with 30 credit hours in ECE/related

Associate’s degree in ECE with 2 years experience

Associate’s degree with 30 credit hours in ECE and 3 years experience

Job description

The Learning Lamp seeks a Group Supervisor for our Somerset Child Care Center. Open 6 AM–6 PM, full-time 40 hours weekly, with part-time flexible scheduling. The role emphasizes safety, daily care, and collaboration with staff and families.

Benefits include paid time off, health/vision/life insurance, retirement and disability plans, and substantial childcare discounts. Qualifications include degrees in education or related fields and required clearances; CPR and health screenings are also