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

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

Job summary

A leading early childhood education organization is seeking an Assistant Teacher for part-time work. The role includes providing educational activities, supervision, and meal preparation for children in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications in Early Childhood Education and a passion for teaching.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Paid health care coverage

Vision coverage

Annual and Sick Leave

Family-friendly work environment

Summers off

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid PA driver’s license.
• Act 34, 151 & 114 clearances required at time of hire.
• Educational requirements vary by level (A, B, C).

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing developmentally appropriate educational activities.
• Help individual children with attention and instruction.
• Prepare material and meals, and assist in clean-up activities.

Skills

Instruction

Child supervision

Classroom management

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate Credential

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

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: Rimersburg, 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