Head Start Associate Teacher

Key Human Services; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K

Job summary

Keystone Human Services seeks a Head Start Associate Teacher to join Capital Area Head Start and support a curriculum-based program. You will collaborate with education and support teams to implement lesson plans while focusing on family engagement and community partnerships. The role emphasizes health and safety and positive child outcomes.

The position runs for 10 months with summers off, offering a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401K, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing lesson plans.
• Collaborate with inclusive education and support teams to deliver a curriculum-based program.
• Ensure the health and safety of children and maintain positive outcomes.

Skills

Travel required

Education

High school diploma

CDA credential

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.

• extensive training and learning opportunities
• career development and advancement
• tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines
• 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.

Who we are

Keystone Human Services works to create an environment where all people, regardless of ability, can grow, make choices and be valued and contributing members of the community.

What we do

Keystone Human Services provides community-based services for children, adolescents, adults, and families in the areas of intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health. In addition, we provide technical assistance to governments and other organizations to develop frameworks of support for people with disabilities. We also support educational efforts to promote community understanding and awareness of the value and importance of inclusion for all people in all aspects of society. We offer services and supports in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, and New Jersey in the United States, as well as parts of Eastern Europe and India.