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Teacher (Group Supervisor)

Reports to: Children and Youth Development and Education Department Director
Hiring Rate: $15.00/hr

Job Summary

The Teacher (Group Supervisor) works as part of a team made up of the Children and Youth Development and Education Department Director, Group Supervisors, Assistant Group Supervisors, Aides, Van Drivers, Cook and clerical staff.  She/he ensures the coordination of quality program (in particular NAEYC and/or Keystone STARS requirements) for all age groups in the Children and Youth Development and Education Department. Demonstrated knowledge of PA Early Learning Standards, PA Keystone STARS Program, and Environmental Rating Standards. Knowledge of NAEYC and PA DHS standards, regulations, and requirements are preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
    • A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field.
    • A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field and one year 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 and two years of experience with children.
    • An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field and three years of experience with children.

Job Highlights

  • Assists the department Director in completing requirements for accreditation including coordination of surveys.
  • Assumes responsibility for the operation of the Center in the absence of the department Supervisor and Director.
  • Works with the department Director on goals area after the completion of the ERS evaluation of program.
  • Implements the Creative Curriculum with demonstrated progress in producing and implementing the curriculum.
  • Plans and executes appropriate activities for the children each day and assists teachers to complete weekly activity plans in safe, child-centered environments.
  • Supervises Assistant Group Supervisors, aides, and volunteers in the assigned group area; works cooperatively with all other staff.

Application

Interested individuals can submit a resume and cover letter to Linda Broman, Human Resources Director at lbroman@ywcapgh.org