Lead Young Toddler Teacher

Description

Join the Magic at Rainbow’s End! 
 Group Supervisor – Washington, PA
Where every day is a new adventure and every child is a reason to smile!

 

Do you believe in the power of play? Are you full of energy, creativity, and heart? Then Rainbow’s End Learning Center wants YOU on our team! We’re hiring Group Supervisors who are ready to make a difference in the lives of little learners—and have a blast doing it!

 

We’re proud to be Voted Best Daycare in Washington and Greene County (thanks to our amazing team and families!) and we’re looking for more stars to join our award-winning crew.

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Why You’ll Love Working at Rainbow’s End (Powered by PathWays):

• Medical, Dental & Vision – starting the 1st of the month after hire

• Generous PTO, Vacation & Sick Time – because you deserve it!

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• Paid Holidays to recharge

• 403b Retirement Plan – plan for your future

• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Referral Bonuses – bring your friends!

• 50% Discount on Childcare for your kiddos

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible

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What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Group Supervisor, you’ll lead and inspire a classroom of curious minds (ages 6 weeks to school age) in a safe, nurturing, and playful learning environment. You’ll guide daily routines, develop creative lesson plans, and support both children and staff to thrive. This role is perfect for someone who’s organized, compassionate, and LOVES to see kids grow and succeed!

 

A few things you’ll be rockin’ daily:

• • Assisting children with basic care needs – from hand washing to shoe tying

  • Creating a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom (yes, decorating counts!)

  • Planning & leading fun, age-appropriate activities using Creative Curriculum

  • Communicating with parents about the day’s big (and tiny) milestones

  • Reporting any concerns, needs, or magical moments to the Program Director

  • Keeping classroom documentation and lesson plans on point with Keystone STARS standards

  • Providing daily activity and meal sheets for each child

 

You’ll also float between classrooms when needed to keep our ratios safe and our smiles big.

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Ready to Start Your Rainbow Journey?
If you're passionate about children, education, and making each day matter, apply today and join a team where your work truly shines.

 

Requirements

What You’ll Need to Join the Rainbow Crew:

• Associate’s Degree in education or a related field plus 2 years (2500 hours) of relevant childcare experience
  OR
  Bachelor’s Degree in education or a related field plus 1 year (1250 hours) of experience — required 

•  A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential — preferred
  If you don’t have it yet, that’s okay! We can help you enroll!

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Clearances (We take safety seriously!):

Before you start, you’ll need to submit applications for the following clearances:

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Clearance

• Department of Human Services Clearance FBI Clearance

• PA Child Abuse Clearance

• National Sex Offender Registry Clearance

If you’ve lived outside of Pennsylvania in the last 5 years, you’ll also need clearances from those states too.

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Health Requirements:

• Health assessment and TB (Mantoux) test required before your first day

• A new health assessment is required every two years

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Can You Do the Wiggle? (Physical Requirements):

Working with kids means staying active! You’ll need to be able to:

• Lift and move up to 30 lbs (with help for anything heavier)

• Be on your feet and moving most of the day

• Travel between PathWays locations or vendors if needed

• Use basic office equipment (computers, printers, etc.)

 

And yes, you’ll be getting your steps in! Expect plenty of:

• Sitting, standing, running, walking, crawling, stooping, squatting, and the occasional dance party

• Reaching, lifting, jumping, sliding, and maybe even finger painting!

• Normal vision needed for supervision and documentation

PathWays is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that every person brings to our team. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), PathWays provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage prospective and current employees to discuss any accommodation needs so we can create a supportive, accessible, and empowering workplace for everyone.

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