Group Supervisor- Rowan

Stepping Stones Children's Center; Ogle Township (PA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Discounts

Paid Time Off

IRA with Matching

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Continuing Education Funds

Signing Bonus after 90 days

Bonus after 6 months

Job summary

Stepping Stones Children's Center seeks a Group Supervisor/Teacher to lead daily activities and coordinate with the Site Director and Kindergarten Teacher. This hands-on role requires organizing lessons, recording observations, and ensuring a safe, engaging environment for children in a school-age program.

The ideal candidate will have a background in early childhood education, strong communication skills, and the ability to foster a collaborative team environment while meeting DHS regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is required.
• Associate’s degree plus 3750 hours of experience with children is acceptable.
• 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education or related field with 1250 hours of experience is acceptable.
• Strong knowledge of child development and program planning is expected.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements daily program activities.
• Maintains monthly observations for each child.
• Develops and submits weekly lesson plans.
• Coordinates with Assistant Group Supervisor for learning opportunities.
• Maintains a healthy, safe classroom environment.
• Attends staff meetings and completes required training.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Strong organizational skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education

30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education

1250 hours of experience with children

Job description

Employment TypeGroup Supervisor/ TeacherFull TimeLocation: Rowan Elementary (Seneca Valley School District, Cranberry Twp., PA)Age Range: Kindergarten -4th gradeBenefits for Full-Time Employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Discounts, Paid Time Off, IRA +Matching, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Continuing Education Funds.$500 Signing Bonus after first 90 days and $500 Bonus after 6 monthsPay range starting at $18.00 per hour.Group Supervisor – School Age ProgramsFSLA: Full-Time Non-ExemptReports to: Site Director/Kindergarten TeacherPosition Summary:The Group Supervisor is responsible for planning and implementing daily activities and is responsible tothe Site Director/Kindergarten Teacher.Primary Activities and Responsibilities:Plans and implements daily program activities, including assisting the Site Director with designated activities.Ensures that monthly observations are being recorded for each child enrolled.Completed formal assessments (DRDP) twice per academic school year.Develops lesson plans for each day, posts them in the program and submits them on a weekly basis to the School Age Director (Monday mornings).Coordinates activities with Assistant Group Supervisor to ensure maximum learning opportunities.Plans and facilitates free play learning activities and structured learning activities.Communicates daily via written notes, email, and/or electronic portal about children’s activities and well-being.Sets clear rules and expectations of behavior for the children.Participates in individual group activities with the children, such as art, sports, games, outdoor play, etc.Encourages and supports children.Assists the Site Director in ensuring all Stepping Stones policies and DHS regulations are met and maintained.Ensures a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and guaranteeing the safety and security of the children.Attends monthly staff meetings and receives twelve (12) hours of training annually – including Fire Safety (annually), and EOP training (annually) and CPR/Pediatric First Aid (every two years).Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field (Psychology and/or social work.)Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including thirty (30) credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education Elementary Education, or the Human Services field (Psychology and/or Social Work) and 1250 hours of experience with children.An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field (Psychology and/or social work).An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university including thirty (30) credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education or the Human Services field (Psychology and/or social work) and 3750 hours of experience with children.Knowledge and Skills:Demonstrated experience in program development and planning for children.Strong understanding of child development.Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and computer literacy skills.High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff to ensure safety, strong relationships, and guidance.Ability to build a strong, cohesive team.Ability to interact with children on different levels including the floor, lift/carry children and supplies, and move around the center while supervising children.