Head Start Behavior Guidance Specialist

Keystone Human Services; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Job summary

Capital Area Head Start is seeking a full-time Behavior Guidance Specialist to help deliver a comprehensive child development program. The role focuses on behavioral interventions, classroom support, and guiding families on social-emotional growth.

Position details include $21.05/hour, salaried non-exempt status, 7:30AM–4:30PM, aligned to the school year, with work in Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (or 60 credits toward a bachelor) in early childhood education, special education, psychology or related field.
• Minimum of one year teaching or classroom experience with preschool children.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing challenging behaviors and understanding social-emotional development.
• Familiar with adult learning principles and delivering interactive professional development.
• Intermediate computer skills; MS Word, Excel, Outlook; web-based systems.
• Valid driver's license and insured vehicle or access to public transit.
• Successful completion of pre-employment checks including background and FBI clearances.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement behavioral interventions and deliver classroom support.
• Educate families and colleagues about social-emotional development and positive classroom guidance.
• Maintain high quality behavioral services and support across classrooms.
• Collaborate with staff to plan and deliver professional development.

Skills

Behavior management

Social-emotional development

Adult learning principles

Classroom coaching

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Education

Associate degree or 60 credits toward bachelor

Early childhood education / psychology related

Bachelor's or master's preferred

Job description

Capital Area Head Start is seeking full time Behavior Guidance Specialists to join our mission in providing a comprehensive child development program designed to give children a head start in life, empowering parents and strengthening families. If you have the passion and heart to make a difference and uplift communities, Head Start is the place for you!

The Behavior Guidance Specialist assists with developing and implementing behavioral interventions and delivering classroom support based on child behavior observation outcomes. This position provides education and guidance, to families and colleagues, about social emotional development and positive classroom guidance and maintains the high quality behavioral services provided by Capital Area Head Start.

Position Details

• $21.05 per hour, may increase based on education and/or experience
• Salaried, Non Exempt position; Standard biweekly salary paid throughout the entire year, including summer months
• Hours between 7:30AM and 4:30PM based on assigned center; Schedule is based on the school year and does not require work during the summer months
• Positions available in Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties

Benefits

• Knowing you make a difference everyday
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K and more
• Generous paid time off program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Extensive training and learning opportunities
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement available per eligibility requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree (or at least 60 credits towards a bachelor’s degree) in early childhood education, special education, psychology or related field
• Minimum of one year successful teaching or classroom experience working with preschool children in an early childhood setting or one year of other highly related experience
• Demonstrated expertise in managing challenging behaviors; Knowledge of social and emotional development in preschool aged children
• Familiar with adult learning principles including experience designing and delivering interactive professional development
• Intermediate level computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and learn web based systems
• Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle or public transportation
• Successful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or master’s degree in a related field
• Knowledge of the Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competence in Young Children
• Bi/multi-lingual
• Participation in Head Start or Early Head Start

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.