Group Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Early Learning, Child Development & Education
Salary $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
JOB SUMMARY:
A 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.
YWCA GREATER PITTSBURGH:
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is a member of a nationally recognized movement with a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. As one of the oldest and largest women's organizations in the nation; YWCAs across the country serve over 2 million women, girls, and families. For over 150 years, the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh has advocated for voting rights, civil rights, and violence protection, fought for affordable housing, quality child care, and much more, intending to improve the quality of life for women and girls and strengthen Greater Pittsburgh communities. Today, our employees are working tirelessly at promoting racial justice, reducing race and gender disparities, and deliberately addressing the challenges and celebrating the triumphs of living at the intersection of race and gender. We continue to help our neighbors avoid eviction, access transportation to work, and other resources to support an improved quality of life. The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Child Development and Education Center in Homewood contributes to the work of the YWCA by providing children with a high-quality early childhood education program.