Childcare Group Supervisor, North Light Community Center

Posted by on March 17, 2014

Summary: This Childcare Group Supervisor is responsible for providing quality care for children participating in North Light’s school age childcare programs by meeting their needs in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for their parent/caregivers.

Classification: Hourly Employee

Reports to: Director of Childcare Services

Supervises: Program Aides

Work Schedule:
School Year – regular schedule is weekdays, 20-25 hours weekly.
Summer – regular schedule is weekdays, 30-40 hours weekly.

Responsibilities
•    Direct supervision of children participating in childcare programs
•    Assist with program planning
•    Pick up participants at various schools and transport safely to site
•    Record keeping as related to program
•    Implement enrichment activities (art, music, literacy, math, science)
•    Engage participants in recreational activities
•    Prepare and serve snack
•    Assist participants with homework
•    Assist with related events
•    Maintain equipment and program supplies
•    Special projects as assigned
•    Supervise program aides including volunteers

Requirements
•    A commitment to North Light’s mission and role in the community
•    Strong communication and people skills
•    Relate well to children
•    Proficient with computer software including Microsoft Office Suite
•    Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
•    The ability to:
o    be flexible & creative in responding to new challenges
o    plan and manage a wide range of projects from start to finish with minimal supervision
o    work effectively with others on teams as well as with individuals at every level both inside & outside North Light
o    handle multiple tasks in an often fast-paced environment
o    organize schedule and meet deadlines

Qualifications
At a minimum, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in education, child development, special education, or human services and one (1) year experience with children or an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in education, child development, special education, or human services and two (2) year experience with children.

If interested please contact John Jacobs at jjacobs@northlightcommunitycenter.org.  Be sure to include your resume.