Head Start Associate Teacher

Keystone Human Services; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K

Job summary

Capital Area Head Start seeks an Associate Teacher to join our team, working with inclusive education and support staff to deliver a quality, curriculum-based program.

You will help develop and implement lesson plans, engage families, and partner with the community to support children’s growth and safety while enjoying a 10-month schedule with summers off and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CDA credential or ability to obtain within two years of hire
• Basic computer skills, MS Word/Outlook, learn web-based systems
• Ability to travel to home visits, trainings, and other locations
• Successful completion of pre-employment processes including clearances
• Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a difference
• Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing lesson plans
• Deliver a curriculum-based educational program
• Engage families through family involvement and community partnerships
• Support health and safety of children
• Maintain positive outcomes across activities and environments

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Ability to engage with families

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA credential or ability to obtain within two years

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Web-based systems

Job description

Capital Area Head Start is seeking Associate Teachers to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families.

As a Head Start Associate Teacher, you will work in collaboration with our inclusive education and support teams to deliver a high-quality, curriculum-based educational program. This includes assisting in developing and implementing lesson plans, approaching child development through family engagement and community partnerships, ensuring the health and safety of children, and maintaining positive outcomes.

Head Start Associate Teachers work 10 months out of the year and enjoy summers off while earning a minimum of $16.60 per hour. Schedules are based on the school year and include 1576 work hours. Additional benefits include a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, and more!

Capital Area Head Start values professional growth and wellbeing. Our team benefits from extensive training and learning opportunities, career development and advancement, tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines, and health and wellness programs.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or ability to obtain the credential within two years of hire
• Basic computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and learn web based systems
• Ability to travel to home visits, training, and other locations
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances
• Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a difference
• Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.