ASSISTANT TEACHER – (Pre-K Counts) starting with the 2025-26 School Year

Jefferson-Clarion Head Start; Punxsutawney (Jefferson County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in early childhood education is looking for an Assistant Teacher to support children's learning and development. This role is part-time with responsibilities including educational assistance, meal preparation, and maintaining a clean classroom environment. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and a passion for child development.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Paid individual health care coverage

Vision

Annual and Sick Leave

Aflac Options

Family-friendly work environment

Summers off

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid PA driver’s license.
• Act 34, 151 & 114 clearances required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing educational activities for children.
• Prepare materials and serve meals, ensuring a clean environment.

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree

Child Development Associate Credential

Associates Enrolled in a program leading to an Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Assistant Teacher assists in providing developmentally appropriate educational activities by helping to provide individual attention, instruction, and supervision for the children in the classroom, preparation of material and activities, preparation and serving of meals, and assume responsibility for clean-up activities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Level A – Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree OR Baccalaureate degree with Certification in Early Childhood Education OR Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree

Level B – Child Development Associate Credential

Level C – Associates Enrolled in a program leading to an Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree; OR enrolled in a Child Development Associate Credential program to be completed within 2 years.

Entry level: $14.27 – $15.62 per hour – or commensurate with experience

Part-time Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Benefits include: Paid holidays, paid individual health care coverage, Vision, Annual and Sick Leave, Aflac Options, Family-friendly work environment, Summers off

Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2025

Location: Punxsutawney, PA

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid PA driver’s license, and have Act 34, 151 & 114 clearances at time of hire.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and employment application either online, by email to [e-mail] or by mail toJefferson-Clarion Head Start, Inc., 18 Western Ave. Suite C, Brookville, PA 15825.

For our Employment Application or more information:

• visit our agency website at www.jcheadstart.com
• call 814-849-3660 ext. 1000
• email [e-mail]

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE