Group Supervisor

Do you love working with kids and need a job that fits your life? Join the Y team and make a difference every day

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:

Under the direction of the Center Director the Assistant Group Supervisor shall:

• 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 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 c)

• A high school diploma or a general educational 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
• Willingness to work with others including all staff members, children and parents

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Demands

(Without Accommodations)

Never

Occasionally

(Up to 33%)

Frequently

(34% - 66%)

Continuously

(67% - 100%)

Sitting

X

Walking

X

Standing

X

Bending Neck

X

Twisting Neck

X

Bending Waist (forward or sideways)

X

Twisting Waist

X

Squatting (crouch or sit on one's heels)

X

Climbing

X

Kneeling

X

Crawling

X

Repetitive Hand Movement

X

Reach Above Shoulder Height

X

Reach Below Shoulder Height

X

Move Items Weighing up to 10 lbs.

X

Move Items Weighing 11-25 lbs.

X

Move Items Weighing 26-50 lbs

X

Move Items Weighing 51-75 lbs.

X

Move Items Weighing lbs.

X

Move Items Weighing over 100 lbs.

X

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.