Head Start Substitute

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Extensive training

Make a difference every day

Job summary

Capital Area Head Start is seeking Substitutes to join their mission of providing a comprehensive child development program aimed at empowering parents and strengthening families. These positions are crucial for supporting classroom staff in delivering quality educational programming while ensuring the safety of children ages 3-5.

The role offers a casual, per diem schedule with opportunities for training and career development.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to travel to home visits and training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to travel

Bi/multi-lingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Preschool CDA or Associate’s degree in early childhood education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Capital Area Head Start Substitutes 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.

Who we are

Keystone Human Services works to create an environment where all people, regardless of ability, can grow, make choices and be valued and contributing members of the community.

What we do

Keystone Human Services provides community-based services for children, adolescents, adults, and families in the areas of intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health. In addition, we provide technical assistance to governments and other organizations to develop frameworks of support for people with disabilities. We also support educational efforts to promote community understanding and awareness of the value and importance of inclusion for all people in all aspects of society.

We offer services and supports in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, and New Jersey in the United States, as well as parts of Eastern Europe and India.