Head Start Instructor

Young World Physical Education; Morton (PA); On-site; USD 33,427 - 40,856; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Head Start Instructor in Morton, Pennsylvania. The instructor will support the educational process by teaching low-income children ages birth through five years.

Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, collaborating with staff, and addressing inquiries from parents. Candidates should possess an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, with a preference for those holding a Bachelor's Degree and PDE Early Childhood Certification.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education required.
• Experience with preschool population desired.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the instructional process as a teacher.
• Develop lesson plans and deliver instruction to students.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff on instructional issues.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Knowledge in Early Literacy

Education

Associates degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree & PDE Early Childhood Certification

Job description

Delaware County Intermediate Unit Early Head Start/Head Start Sites - Morton, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Head Start Instructor

Delaware County Intermediate Unit Early Head Start/Head Start Sites - Morton, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4930660

Application Deadline: Jul 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jun 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $37,142 Per Year

Job Description

Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program for low-income children ages birth through five year olds. It provides children with a developmentally appropriate early childhood education.

The job of Head Start Program Instructor was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

Minimum requirements

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education;
• Bachelor's Degree & PDE Early Childhood Certification preferred
• Experience with pre-school population desired
• Knowledge in Early Literacy
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population
• Able to work at centers within Delaware County
• Able to work within a team concept
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to frequently lift twenty pounds
• Basic computer skills