Head Start - Teacher

Key Human Services; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Capital Area Head Start seeks a Preschool Teacher to implement curriculum, engage families, and partner with the community. You will plan lessons, support child development, and ensure safety in a collaborative team environment.

The role offers a 10-month schedule with summers off and a minimum of $21.05 per hour, plus medical/dental/vision, PTO, 401K, and tuition reimbursement eligibility.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in early childhood education, child development, or related field.
• Experience working with pre-school age children.
• Intermediate computer skills, ability to use Word/Outlook and learn web-based systems.
• Valid driver’s license and access to insured vehicle or reliable public transport.
• Pre-employment clearances and verifications required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans and curriculum-based activities.
• Educate and inspire children through engaging, age-appropriate lessons.
• Collaborate with team to deliver high-quality Head Start programming.
• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of children at all times.
• Engage families and foster community partnerships to support learning.

Skills

Preschool experience

Family engagement

Communication

Microsoft Word

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in ECE/related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Web-based systems

Job description

Capital Area Head Start is seeking Preschool Teachers to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families. As a Head Start Teacher, you will experience rewarding, exciting, and meaningful days managing, creating, educating, and inspiring! In collaboration with our inclusive team, you will be part of delivering a high-quality, curriculum-based educational program. This includes developing and implementing lesson plans, approaching child development through family engagement and community partnerships, ensuring the health and safety of children, and maintaining positive outcomes.

Head Start Teachers work 10 months out of the year and enjoy summers off while earning a minimum of $21.05 per hour. Schedules are based on the school year and include 1576 work hours. Additional benefits include a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, and more! Capital Area Head Start values professional growth and wellbeing. Our team benefits from extensive training and learning opportunities, career development and advancement, tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines, and health and wellness programs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or higher in early childhood education, child development, or a related field
• Experience working with pre-school age children
• Intermediate computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and learn web based systems
• Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle, or public transportation
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications
• Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a difference
• Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred

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.