Assistant Group Supervisor

School-based Before/After School Age, Kindergarten LEAP Programs

Employment Type

• Assistant Teacher/ Assistant Group Supervisor

• Part Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm

• Location: Wexford Elementary (Pine-Richland School District; Wexford, PA)

• Age Range: Kindergarten- 3rd Grade

• $500 Signing Bonus after first 90 days.

• Pay range starting at $15.00 per hour.

General Position Description

The Assistant Group Supervisor supports the Teachers and/or the Group Supervisors by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment and develop positive relationships with the children and their parents. Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and/or the Group Supervisor.

This Position Reports to the Program Site Director/Group Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities inside and outside; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain daily communications with parents through informal discussions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children to ensure safety, relationships, and guidance
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Follow all Stepping Stones policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years (2,500 hours) of professional experience working/volunteering with children.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• An understanding of child development.
• Ability to interact with children on different levels including the floor, lift/carry children and supplies, and move around the center while supervising children.
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must pass full background check, drug screening test, and health screening.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma and at least 2,500 hours experience working with children.
• Willingness to complete a CDA, SAC, or credit equivalent course work

Company Information

Stepping Stones is a non-profit childcare center based in Gibsonia, PA with multiple program offerings, including: (i) full-day childcare at our Main Center location in Gibsonia for infants through Pre-K, (ii) before and after school care programs for elementary school students in two local school districts (care is provided on school property), (iii) extended day program for half day kindergarten students in two local school districts, and (iv) full-day summer camp. Stepping Stone’s mission is to provide high quality education and childcare in an environment that fosters positive relationships among our children, staff, families, and the community we serve. Stepping Stones Children's Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. An open and equitable personnel system will be established and maintained. Personnel policies, procedures, and practices will be designed to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex.