About us
On September 8, 2003, Sunbeam Station Child Care opened its doors and hearts to the Manchester Community. Many years earlier, St. Paul United Methodist Church had surveyed the communities surrounding the church. People were asked to share the community's greatest need and be specific in ways St. Paul Church could better reach their neighbors. The need for quality child care stood out far above all other needs.
A visioning committee was appointed to study the feasibility of child care at St. Paul. As a result, church members voted to add an addition to the church, which would increase the room for Sunday School outreach and provide Christian child care for the surrounding area. Before breaking ground, an in-depth study was done that included researching the needs of children, coming up with the best design for the rooms, and meeting with licensing representatives at Central Region Day Care in Harrisburg, with finding out what was specifically required to start and maintain a quality child care facility. Other area child care facilities were also visited to learn more. Finally, the facility was completed and passed the Department of Labor and Industry inspection with God's guidance. Our license to operate was approved in time to open on September 8, 2003.
Sunbeam Station is a 4 STARS Facility. One of the ways we offer quality child care is through our staffing. Each classroom has a Lead Teacher and two Assistant Teachers. This allows our staff to have a less stressful work environment and gives our students richer interactions. The staff that has been with us for over a year and have earned a CDA or higher are eligible for the OCDEL Employee Retention Award. In addition, Sunbeam has a generous professional development policy that helps our staff achieve their learning goals.
Sunbeam Station is looking for a Lead Teacher for our School Age Before and After School Program (During the school year) and Summer Camp Program (during 10 summer weeks). The necessary hours would be from 7:00 am- 4:15 pm, 7:30 am- 4:45 pm, or 7:45 am- 5:00 pm Monday -Friday with a 1 hour and 15-minute break during the day. The teacher would be with Summer Camp students until the end of August when they return to school. During the school year, the Lead Teacher helps float in the child care throughout the day and works with School-Age students before and after school.
Preference will be given to candidates with a BS or Associates in Child Development or Education, a CDA, or experience in teaching. Salary is based on Education and Experience.
Looking for a positive, flexible, hard-working individual to join our excellent team! Offering interviews right away! Interviews will be completed virtually using Indeed's video conferencing program or ZOOM.
Job requirements:
Maintain the health and safety of each child
Supervise children at all times, including nap time, mealtime, and toilet times. A child is never left alone or left to be supervised by another child or parent.
Provide a positive, loving, and nurturing environment for children.
Help plan and implement indoor and outdoor activities appropriate for the developmental stages of each child in your assigned group.
Complete reports for attendance, meal logs, lesson plans, incident reports, and daily logs.
Keep classroom and equipment neat, clean, free of clutter, and in good order.
Implement the STARS-approved curriculum.
Implement PBIS (will be trained)
Be aware of inappropriate discipline, child abuse, neglect, whether it occurs at the center, or suspect it occurs elsewhere. Properly report any and all occurrences.
Display respect for others, both children and adults.
Adapt to changing situations, accepts constructive feedback, and implements appropriate action.
Be flexible to the daily business demands of the Center, including scheduled working hours and room assignments.
Work with children to develop appropriate verbal communication skills.
Gather and prepare sufficient supplies and equipment in advance for each day's planned activities.
Encourage family-style dining (age-appropriate) by modeling good manners, eating only Center prepared food with the children, providing a relaxed atmosphere, encouraging conversations, teaching by example, and assisting with cutting food and feeding when necessary.
Provide a restful atmosphere during rest time, including soothing music.
Initiate and carry out large- and small-group activities with children, including participating in playground activities.
Encourage the children to be imaginative and constructive when using materials and equipment.
Clean classroom, outside play area, and restrooms
Maintain Confidentiality
Assist and instruct children in personal hygiene such as toilet use, face and handwashing, and clothes changing.
Be knowledgeable and able to conduct emergency procedures
Perform other duties assigned by the Director
Sunbeam Station Child Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
An open and equitable personnel system will be established and maintained. Personnel policies, procedures, and practices will be designed to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
