Childcare Provider

Lifesteps, Inc.; Kittanning (Armstrong County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. is hiring a part-time Assistant Group Supervisor to support the Children's Services center in the Armstrong County (Kittanning), PA area.

The role focuses on caring for children from 6 weeks to 5 years, assisting with lessons and activities, and maintaining a nurturing, engaging daycare environment. This position emphasizes teamwork, clear communication with parents, and adherence to safety and licensing requirements, with daytime hours Monday through Friday and weekends/holidays

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus two years of childcare experience (paid or unpaid).
• Ability to lift or move up to 30 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to obtain acceptable state clearances.
• Able to multitask and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Care and supervision of children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Assist with lesson planning and creating activities.
• Supervise playtime and provide a nurturing environment.
• Update parents about the child's day.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED + 2 years childcare experience

Tools

Job description

Lifesteps is hiring Childcare Provider in the Armstrong(Kittanning), PA areato work at the Children's Services center.

Lifesteps is a non-profit, human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by “helping individuals and families with life's changing needs”. The Agency provides programs and services to help children of all abilities with their early care and education needs.

Lifesteps is immediately hiring a part-time Assistant Group Supervisor (also known as AGS / Teacher Aides / Child Care Assistants) to work Monday through Friday, daylight hours, in the daycare and preschool center. Job duties include the care and supervision of children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, assisting with lesson planning, creating activities, supervising playtime, provide a nurturing environment, and update parents about the child's day.

This full-time position works Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm with weekends and holidays off!

If you want to make a difference in the lives of children, this could be the position for you as Lifesteps has a tradition of providing exceptional childcare and preschool for generations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High School Diploma/GED and two years of experience working with children - can be paid or unpaid work such as Summer Camps, Church Nursery, Babysitting, Bible School, Volunteering with children, etc.
• Ability to lift or move up to 30 pounds without assistance
• Ability to provide acceptable state clearances
• Able to multi-task and work in a team environment.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Human Services field
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Human Services field