Group Supervisor - Child Care

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

You have a purpose and so should your job. Our children are the future of our community, and their care and education will directly impact their growth, development, and success. We believe success in the classroom is the foundation for success in life – and that no child should go without the opportunity to reach their full potential.

The Learning Lamp has been lighting the way to a brighter future for nearly 20 years in our region. Initially started with the mission to provide access to high quality tutoring without the high price tag, our organization has grown, minimizing education and care disparities for children through child care, tutoring, and more. We are an integral part of the community, providing much needed support for families, schools, and children.

We are looking for a Group Supervisor to support our child care program at our Somerset Child Care Center location.

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)
• 50% Off Before and After Care
• Pay Range starts at $14.00 per hour
• Our Full-Time positions also include:
  • PTO (up to 18 days after 6 months of employment)
  • Health
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Retirement savings (403(b))
  • 529 Savings Plan
  • 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.
• 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.
• 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.