School Age Lead Teacher/Group Supervisor

Description

Make Every Day an Adventure for School-Age Children

Do you enjoy creating engaging experiences that keep children active, learning, and having fun? Are you passionate about building positive relationships with school-age children and helping them grow in confidence, independence, and responsibility?

We are seeking a dedicated School Age Lead Teacher to lead our School Age Program and Summer Camp. This position offers the opportunity to create exciting learning experiences throughout the school year while planning and leading a fun-filled summer camp program that children look forward to all year long.

As a School Age Lead Teacher, you'll help create a safe, engaging environment where children can explore their interests, build friendships, develop new skills, and enjoy meaningful experiences before and after school, on school breaks, and throughout the summer.

Expected Hours: 

37.5-40 hours per week for 52 weeks per year. 

Current need is 9:30am-5:30pm or a split shift (7-9am and 12:00-5:30pm). 

No nights or weekends!   

What You'll Do

Create Engaging Programs and Activities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for school-age children.
• Create opportunities for learning, creativity, physical activity, and social-emotional growth.
• Develop engaging programming during the school year, including homework support, enrichment activities, recreation, and special projects.
• Plan and lead an exciting summer camp program that includes themed activities, special events, outdoor play, field trips, and memorable experiences.

Build Positive Relationships with Children

• Foster a welcoming, inclusive environment where children feel safe, respected, and valued.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor for children.
• Encourage independence, responsibility, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Interact with children throughout activities to support learning and relationship-building.

Partner with Families

• Maintain open communication with parents and caregivers regarding children's participation, progress, and needs.
• Share important updates through daily communication, newsletters, Brightwheel, emails, phone calls, and other communication methods.
• Participate in family engagement activities and program events.

Lead and Collaborate

• Supervise and support assistant teachers, aides, and support staff assigned to the program.
• Provide leadership and guidance to ensure a high-quality experience for children.
• Collaborate with coworkers and administration to support program goals and daily operations.
• Assist with supporting other age groups and classrooms as needed throughout the year.

Maintain a Safe and High-Quality Environment

• Ensure children's safety and supervision at all times.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and required program documentation.
• Create and maintain an organized, safe, and engaging environment.
• Follow DHS licensing regulations and program policies and procedures.
• Participate in required trainings and staff meetings.

What We're Looking For

• Passion for working with school-age children.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for planning engaging activities and special events.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to support the needs of the childcare program.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to kneel, bend, stoop, reach, and actively engage in indoor and outdoor activities with children.
• Ability to participate in recreational activities, games, and field trips as needed.

Additional Requirements

• Maintain current clearances, NSOR, and health physical requirements.
• Attend required trainings and staff meetings.
• Adhere to all program policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Support the overall success of the childcare program by performing additional duties as needed.

Why Join Our Team?

We're looking for educators who are passionate about early childhood education and committed to helping children reach their full potential. This position offers the opportunity to lead a classroom, build meaningful relationships with families, mentor classroom staff, and make a lasting difference in the lives of children.

Requirements

Group Supervisor I-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.

Group Supervisor I-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 experience with children. 

Group Supervisor II-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’ experience with children.

Group Supervisor II-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 experience with children.