Group Supervisor, Child Care & Early Education

The Learning Lamp; Connellsville (Fayette County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

403(b) retirement plan

529 Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Childcare discounts

Job summary

The Learning Lamp in Connellsville, PA is hiring a Group Supervisor for our Penn Highlands Hospital location. This full-time role oversees our child care program and ensures safe, engaging activities for children from 6 AM to 6 PM, with a 40-hour work week.

We offer a collaborative environment, professional development, apprenticeship paths into leadership, generous childcare discounts, holidays off, and a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, health, dental, vision, life, disability,

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field.
• A bachelor’s degree with 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field and 1 year experience with children.
• An associate’s degree from an accredited college with 2 years of experience with children.
• An associate’s degree with 30 credit hours in the field and 3 years of experience.
• PA State Criminal History, Child Abuse, FBI clearances and Mandated Reporter Training are required and must be current.
• CPR Certification is required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds and meet health standards.
• 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 basic care routines.
• Foster independence and age-appropriate self-help skills.
• Follow daily schedules and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Support staff with games, arts, and learning activities.
• Maintain positive communication with parents and staff.
• Encourage positive behavior through redirection and reinforcement.
• Support health and hygiene standards and basic first aid when necessary.
• Assist with documentation of daily activities and incidents.
• Engage families through professional communication.
• Be flexible with shifts including summers and holidays.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

First aid knowledge

Flexible scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education / child development / special education / elementary education or human services

Bachelor’s degree with 30 credit hours in relevant field and 1 year experience

Associate’s degree with 2 years experience

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

PA State Criminal History Clearance

Child Abuse History Clearance

FBI Criminal History Background Check

Mandated Reporter Training

CPR Certification

Physical requirement (lift up to 40 pounds)

Job description

The Learning Lamp in Connellsville, PA is hiring a Group Supervisor for our Penn Highlands Hospital location. This full-time role oversees our child care program and ensures safe, engaging activities for children from 6 AM to 6 PM, with a 40-hour work week.

We offer a collaborative environment, professional development, apprenticeship paths into leadership, generous childcare discounts, holidays off, and a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, health, dental, vision, life, disability,