Assistant Group Supervisor

Lifesteps - Butler, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Butler, PA

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About the position

Lifesteps is hiring Child Care Staff in the Butler, PA area to work at the Children's Services center. Lifesteps is a non-profit, human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by "helping individuals and families with life's changing needs". The Agency provides programs and services to help children of all abilities with their early care and education needs. Lifesteps is immediately hiring a full-time Assistant Group Supervisor (also known as AGS / Teacher Aides / Child Care Assistants) to work Monday through Friday, daylight hours, in the daycare and preschool center. Job duties include the care and supervision of children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, assisting with lesson planning, creating activities, supervising playtime, provide a nurturing environment, and update parents about the child's day. This full-time position works Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm with weekends and holidays off! If you want to make a difference in the lives of children, this could be the position for you as Lifesteps has a tradition of providing exceptional childcare and preschool for generations.

Responsibilities

• Care and supervision of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years
• Assisting with lesson planning
• Creating activities for children
• Supervising playtime
• Providing a nurturing environment
• Updating parents about the child's day

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Two years of experience working with children (can be paid or unpaid work such as Summer Camps, Church Nursery, Babysitting, Bible School, Volunteering with children, etc.)
• Ability to lift or move up to 30 pounds without assistance
• Ability to provide acceptable state clearances
• Able to multi-task and work in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Human Services field
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Human Services field

Benefits

• 100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and much more!