Assistant Group Supervisor

Job Title: Assistant Group Supervisor

Date: 09/14/2026

Reports to: Group Supervisor

Department: Childcare

Status: Non-Exempt

General Summary:

The mission of Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center is to provide exceptional child development services to employees of Portage Learning and the surrounding community. Our dedicated teachers deliver the highest-quality early education inside our state-of-the-art facility. We fulfill our mission and purpose through our values of service, community, and education. At Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center, we believe that all children have vast potential and can reach that potential in our nurturing and caring environments. Our facility isn’t a daycare, it’s a place where both children and employees are given opportunities to grow and flourish.

The Assistant Group Supervisor at Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center will be responsible for supervising the children in their care while also assisting the Lead Teacher and Group Supervisor in managing the classroom. The number of children for which the Assistant Group Supervisor will be responsible will vary based on placement, accommodating operational needs as required.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).

• Leadership: Assuming responsibility for the classroom in the absence of the Lead Teacher or Group Supervisor.
• Supervision: Implementation of DPW rules and regulations within assigned classrooms. Assist in the supervision of children and helping children adjust, learn, and socialize.
• Teaching: Assisting the Lead Teacher or Group Supervisor in implementing lesson plans into daily activities, focusing on learning, play, and kindergarten readiness skills as outlined by the childcare facility.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain daily records of daily observations, activities, meals served, and medications administered.
• Classroom Duties: Assisting the Lead Teacher or Group Supervisor in supervising students, implementing lesson plans, creating crafts, and communicating with parents.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned that pertain to the specific classroom.
  (ie..bottle feeding, diaper changing, stroller walks, etc..)

Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Entry-level teaching skills.
• Strong leadership.
• Ability to uphold strict confidentiality standards.
• Knowledge of child development and behavior management techniques.
• Entry-level knowledge of DPW regulation and an entry-level knowledge of Keystone Stars.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with children.