Group Supervisor - Child Care

The Learning Lamp; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (up to 18 days after 6 months)

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Retirement savings (403(b))

529 Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The Learning Lamp is hiring for a childcare role focused on safety, daily care, and curriculum support for young children. You will supervise activities, assist with feeding and diapering, and help implement age-appropriate learning experiences.

Join a collaborative team offering professional development, training opportunities, and advancement paths through apprenticeships in leadership and operations. Prior experience and required clearances ensure a compliant, supportive environment for

Qualifications

• CPR Certification required and clearances/training including PA State Criminal History, Child Abuse, FBI checks, and Mandated Reporter Training are required.
• Clearances must be kept current.
• Physical within one year prior to start date; TB test within three months prior.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degrees must be from an accredited college/university in early childhood education, child development, or related human service field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well‑being of children at all times.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor activities in a secure environment.
• Assist with feeding, diapering, toileting, and other basic care routines.
• Foster independence by encouraging age‑appropriate self‑help skills.
• Follow daily schedules and implement age‑appropriate activities.
• Support classroom staff with games, arts, crafts, and learning activities.
• Maintain positive communication with parents, children and staff.
• Encourage positive behavior with patience, redirection and reinforcement.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards and assist with basic first aid.
• Assist with daily documentation of activities, incidents and observations.
• Engage families for positive relationships and collaboration.
• Be flexible to work shifts including summer, school breaks, holidays, and other as-needed shifts.

Skills

CPR Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field

Bachelor's degree + 30 credits in ECE/related field + 1 year experience

Associate degree in ECE/related field + 2 years experience

Associate degree + 30 credits in ECE/related field + 3 years experience

Job description

What are the hours like?

• Our centers are open 6 AM - 6 PM. Full-time employees work 40 hours per week.
• Our Part-Time staff have the flexibility to choose regular hours that work for their schedule within this time frame.

What do we offer?

• A collaborative, supportive environment for your professional growth.
• Training and Development opportunities, including access to a professional development platform where you choose your growth opportunities.
• Career Advancement opportunities through our apprenticeship programs for roles in leadership, administration, operations, and more!
• Holidays we are closed/you are off include: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
• Substantial Childcare Discounts for most employees, including
• Infant/Toddler: $12 per day or less if eligible for Child Care Works (CCW)
• Preschool – School Age: $9 per day
• 50% Off Before and After Care
• 50% Off Tutoring Services
• Pay Range starts at $14.00 per hour
• Our Full-Time positions also include:
• Benefits, including
• PTO (up to 18 days after 6 months of employment)
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Retirement savings (403(b))
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

What are the duties and responsibilities?

Supervision and Safety:

• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor activities, maintaining a secure environment.

Daily Care Activities:

• Assist with feeding, diapering, toileting, and other basic care routines.
• Foster independence in children by encouraging self-help skills appropriate to their age.

Curriculum Implementation:

• Follow the daily schedule and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Support classroom staff with games, arts and crafts, learning activities, and other developmental experiences.

Communication:

• Maintain positive communication with parents, children, and fellow staff members.
  Collaborate with colleagues to help ensure consistent care and support for children.

Behavior Management:

• Encourage positive behavior through patience, redirection, and positive reinforcement.
  Address challenging behaviors in a calm and professional manner.

Health and Hygiene:

• Help maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards within the classroom and facility.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and administer basic first aid when necessary.

Record-Keeping:

• Assist with documentation related to daily activities, incidents, and observations as needed.

Parental Involvement:

• Support positive relationships with families through professional and respectful communication.

Schedule and Availability:

• Must be flexible and available to work shifts based on program and staffing needs.
• Opportunities may include summer work, school breaks, holidays, and other as-needed shifts.

What are the required 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 from an accredited college or university, 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 from an accredited college or university 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 from an accredited college or university, 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.
• Other:** **
• 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

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending and stopping for long periods of time up to eight hours per day

Our opportunities are a great way to get a start in your career that offers a lot of room to grow within our organization. We need supportive and committed people to positively impact the next generation.

Note:

The specific responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on the policies of regulations governing child care and education.

EOE –

The Learning Lamp is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. In accordance with the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act (PWFA), The Learning Lamp will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees or applicants with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on business operations. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace where all employees and applicants feel valued and supported. Reasonable Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.