Group Supervisor

Ymca Of Reading & Berks County; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Split shift bonus

Flexible schedule

Free YMCA membership

Child care discounts

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ymca Of Reading & Berks County in Leesport, PA is hiring for a childcare role. Starting pay is $15-$18 per hour with $3 per hour add-on for split shifts, and positions span Reading, Mifflin, Adamstown, and Tri Valley. Great for education majors, retirees, or those who enjoy working with kids.

Training and credentials are provided; opportunities for growth and a supportive, mission-driven team. Positions are available across Reading, Mifflin, Adamstown & Tri Valley.

Qualifications

• Must meet Pennsylvania childcare qualifications as described (Group Supervisor/Assistant qualifications).
• Ability to communicate professionally in English, both written and spoken.
• Lift up to 60 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Ability to reach a child from 30 feet in 10 seconds without health risk.
• Demonstrates good decision making, reliability and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Follow YMCA policies and state regulations for child care centers.
• Attend trainings and adhere to risk management policies.
• Report concerns to Center Director promptly.
• Establish positive classroom management and supervise children.
• Ensure safety and well-being of children through supervision and interactions.
• Use positive guidance, redirection, and age-appropriate discipline.
• Assist in program records, lesson plans, and staff trainings.
• Participate in field trips, swimming, and food service activities.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and organized spaces.
• Communicate with and greet parents; report concerns to supervisors.

Education

High school diploma or GED + 30 credit hours in ECE/child development/education/human services

High school diploma or GED + 600 hours of secondary training in ECE (3270.31 (c))

High school diploma or GED + 15 college credits in ECE + 1 year experience with children

High school diploma or GED + post-secondary training curriculum described in 3270.31 (c)

High school diploma or GED + 2 years experience with children

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Leesport, PA 19533

Why Work With Us?

• Split Shift Bonus - Earn up to $3/hour extra for covering both morning & afternoon care
• Flexible Schedule - Great for students, parents, or anyone who needs mid-day free
• Free YMCA Membership - Stay active and save money
• Child Care Discounts - For your own kids in our programs
• Paid Time Off - Even part-time staff start earning right away
• Growth Opportunities - Get paid training, earn credentials, and grow your career
• Supportive Environment - Be part of a mission-driven team that values caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility

Starting Pay: $15-$18/hour

$3/hour for split shifts (before & after school)

Positions available across Reading, Mifflin, Adamstown & Tri Valley. Perfect for education majors, retirees, or anyone who enjoys working with kids!

Essential Functions

• Conduct the duties of this position in a manner that is consistent with and follows all YMCA Personnel and Child Care Policies; including the State Regulations for Child Care Centers, the Character Traits of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Attend trainings, be familiar with and adhere to policies relating to Risk Management.
• Report all concerns regarding the children, program and co-workers to the Center Director in a timely manner.
• Establish and model appropriate classroom management skills and techniques.
• Ensure the safety and well being of all children in the program by providing appropriate supervision and interactions.
• Manage behaviors through positive guidance, re-direction and conflict resolution. Establish a set of reasonable limits and consequences and follow them through consistently.
• Assist the Center Director in carrying out activities relating to ensuring and measuring positive outcomes for children, parents and staff.
• Participate fully in all center activities including but not limited to field trips, swimming and food service.
• Maintain an orderly arrangement and appearance of the classroom, center and/or areas utilized by the program by cleaning, sweeping, wiping tables, vacuuming, or other duties specified by the Center Director.
• Communicate and greet parents. Report parent concerns to Group Supervisor.
• Maintain the confidentiality of children’s records and other pertinent information.
• Coordinate and plan with other teachers; schedules, breaks, activities while being sure ratios are maintained.
• Assist in maintaining and submitting program records such as lesson plans.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings and other opportunities for professional development; maintain PDR and be sure training hours as governed by the State Regulations and STARS program are completed.
• Assist the Center Director or Group Supervisor with any other duties required or asked to maintain and provide quality child care.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the following educational requirements:
  • A high school diploma, or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field.
  • A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, including 600 or more hours of secondary training described in 3270.31 (c).
  • A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or a human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
  • A high school diploma or a general education development certificate and completion of a post‑secondary training curriculum described in 3270.31 (c).
  • A high school diploma or a general education development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
• The ability to meet the requirements of the Pennsylvania Code Title 55 Chapter 3270 Public Welfare Group Supervisor and/or Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications and responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate positively and professionally, both written and spoken, using the English Language.
• Lift items weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to reach a child from a distance of 30 feet in 10 seconds without danger to his/her health.
• Ability to demonstrate good decision making skills, intelligence, flexibility, emotional maturity, a positive outlook, enthusiasm, and a professional attitude towards all families and staff.
• Willingness to work with others including all staff members, children and parents.

Physical Demands

The role requires frequent walking, standing, bending, twisting (neck and waist), climbing, kneeling, crawling, repetitive hand movement, reaching above and below shoulder height, and moving items ranging from 10 to 100 pounds. Subjects must perform these tasks for varying percentages of the work shift.