Group Supervisor – Child Care

Company Intro: United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA (UNC) is one of the largest, and longest operating, nonprofit organizations in the region. The agency’s purpose is to meet the needs of local low-income families, seniors, youth, and new immigrants, while also empowering them to attain self-sufficiency. UNC’s wide array of programs are continuously adjusted to fill the gaps that exist in local services.

UNC services include child care centers with transportation, pre-school programs, youth programs, older adult programs, community health education, free screenings, community services, community education (free adult literacy, English as a Second Language, and citizenship classes), community revitalization, and community development (affordable housing).

This position is located in Scranton, PA.

Hours: Full and Part-time opportunities available

Options for schedule/hours:

30.5 hours/week: 6:30-8:30am OR 7-9am and 2-6pm (1:30-6 on Tuesdays)

20.5 hours/week: 2-6pm (1:30-6 on Tuesdays)

Position Summary:

The Child Care Teacher (Group Supervisor) will coordinate the educational, social, emotional, and physical development of the children in the program.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert for the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group.
• Plan age-appropriate curriculum in detail for assigned class that helps each child develop to the fullest in each area of development.
• Implement the daily program with the help of an assistant or aide if applicable.
• Maintain an environment that helps each child to have a positive experience throughout the day.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect and allow for individual differences. Provide an atmosphere of acceptance and caring for each child and show as much individual attention as possible to each child.
• Maintain a friendly, professional relationship with all families and staff.
• Keep the classroom, storage rooms, and bathroom clean, neat, and orderly. All staff share housekeeping responsibilities.
• Conduct individual conferences with parents of each child as needed.
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert for the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group.
• Plan age-appropriate curriculum in detail for assigned class that helps each child develop to the fullest in each area of development.
• Implement the daily program with the help of an assistant or aide if applicable.
• Maintain an environment that helps each child to have a positive experience throughout the day.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect and allow for individual differences. Provide an atmosphere of acceptance and caring for each child and show as much individual attention as possible to each child.
• Maintain a friendly, professional relationship with all families and staff.
• Keep the classroom, storage rooms, and bathroom clean, neat, and orderly. All staff share housekeeping responsibilities.
• Conduct individual conferences with parents of each child as needed.

Education/Experience/Licensure:

• Associates in Early Childhood Education or a related field is required.
• Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is preferred.
• Experience working with children in a child care facility is preferred.

Benefits:

• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off
• Holidays (11)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Salary Deferral
• 401(k) 5% Company Contribution
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Free membership with NET Credit Union
• Free Child Care Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• LifeMart Employee Discounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

UNC of NEPA is equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.