Head Start Substitute

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

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training

Career development

Make a difference

Job summary

Capital Area Head Start is seeking substitutes to join our mission of providing a comprehensive child development program that gives children a head start and strengthens families. Substitutes support classroom staff in delivering quality educational programming and ensuring child safety for ages 3-5.

Schedule is casual/per diem with hours between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, based on center needs in Dauphin and Cumberland counties.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Preschool CDA or Associate’s degree in early childhood education (preferred).
• Experience working with young children (preferred).
• Bi/multi-lingual abilities (preferred).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic computer skills

MS Word

Outlook

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

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 hourCasual/Per Diem, Non Exempt positionSchedule: Hours between 7:30AM and 4:30PM based on centerPositions available in Dauphin and Cumberland countiesBenefits:Knowing you make a difference everydayExtensive training and learning opportunitiesCareer development and advancement opportunitiesMinimum Requirements:High school diploma or equivalentBasic computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and learn web based systemsAbility to travel to home visits, training, and other locationsSuccessful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, Child Abuse and FBI clearancesPreferred Qualifications:Preschool CDA or Associate’s degree in early childhood educationExperience working with young childrenParticipation in Head Start or Early Head StartBi/multi-lingualKeystone 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.