Head Start Substitute

Keystone Human Services; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Knowing you make a difference everyday

Extensive training and learning

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Keystone Area Head Start is seeking Substitutes 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.

Substitutes support classroom staff in the delivery of quality educational programming, ensuring the safety of children ages 3-5, and assisting with the implementation of daily lesson plans and activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use Word/Outlook.
• Ability to travel to home visits, training, and other locations.
• Successful completion of pre-employment process including clearances.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom staff in delivering quality educational programming.
• Ensure the safety of children ages 3-5.
• Assist with implementation of daily lesson plans and activities.

Skills

Experience with young children

Bi/multi-lingual

Travel to home visits

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Preschool CDA or Associate’s degree in early childhood education

Job description

• Casual/Per Diem, Non Exempt position

Capital Area Head Start is seeking Substitutes 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!

Substitutes support classroom staff in the delivery of quality educational programming, ensuring the safety of children ages 3-5, and assisting with the implementation of daily lesson plans and activities.

Position Details

• $15.68 per hour
• Casual/Per Diem, Non Exempt position
• Schedule: Hours between 7:30AM and 4:30PM based on center
• Positions available in Dauphin and Cumberland counties

Benefits

• Knowing you make a difference everyday
• Extensive training and learning opportunities
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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 pre-employment process, including Criminal History, Child Abuse and FBI clearances

Preferred Qualifications

• Preschool CDA or Associate’s degree in early childhood education
• Experience working with young children
• Participation in Head Start or Early Head Start
• Bi/multi-lingual

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.