Head Start Behavior Guidance Specialist

Keystone Human Services; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Generous PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Training opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Capital Area Head Start seeks a full-time Behavior Guidance Specialist to support behavioral interventions and classroom guidance across our early childhood programs in Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties.

Responsibilities include delivering classroom support based on behavior observations and educating families and colleagues on social-emotional development, with opportunities for training and career growth within the program.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 credits toward bachelor in early childhood education, special education, psychology or related field.
• One year of preschool teaching or related experience in early childhood setting.
• Knowledge of social-emotional development in preschool children.
• Experience managing challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and implementing behavioral interventions.
• Deliver classroom support based on child behavior observation outcomes.
• Provide education and guidance to families and colleagues about social-emotional development.
• Maintain high-quality behavioral services across Capital Area Head Start.
• Participate in ongoing training and collaboration with staff.

Skills

Preschool teaching experience

Behavior management

Social-emotional development knowledge

Education

Associate degree or 60 credits toward bachelor

Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

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 experienceSalaried, Non Exempt position; Standard biweekly salary paid throughout the entire year, including summer monthsHours 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 monthsPositions available in Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry countiesBenefits:Knowing you make a difference everydayCompetitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K and moreGenerous paid time off programMileage reimbursementExtensive training and learning opportunitiesCareer development and advancement opportunitiesTuition reimbursement available per eligibility requirementsMinimum Requirements:Associate’s degree (or at least 60 credits towards a bachelor’s degree) in early childhood education, special education, psychology or related fieldMinimum of one year successful teaching or classroom experience working with preschool children in an early childhood setting or one year of other highly related experienceDemonstrated expertise in managing challenging behaviors; Knowledge of social and emotional development in preschool aged childrenFamiliar with adult learning principles including experience designing and delivering interactive professional developmentIntermediate level computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and learn web based systemsValid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle or public transportationSuccessful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearancesPreferred Qualifications:Bachelors or master’s degree in a related fieldKnowledge of the Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competence in Young ChildrenBi/multi-lingualParticipation in Head Start or Early Head StartKeystone 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.