Head Start Teacher

Bucks County Intermediate Unit; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Benefits package

Flexible school calendar

Job summary

The Bucks County Intermediate Unit invites applications for a Head Start Teacher. This on-site, full-time role plans, implements, and supervises classroom activities, makes social service referrals, and works with the Head Start team to meet program goals.

The position follows a 193-day calendar with potential for additional summer days and travel as needed. Qualifications include an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) and preferred Bachelor’s or PA teaching

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• Bachelor's degree or PA teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred/beneficial.
• Knowledge of PA Learning Standards for Early Childhood and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to plan, implement, and supervise classroom activities and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and supervise all classroom activities.
• Make social service referrals and involve families in the program.
• Collaborate with Head Start team to support program goals.
• Maintain on-site presence and adhere to site schedule.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and assessments.

Skills

Early childhood development

Child development knowledge

Instruction planning

Education

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelors Degree or PA teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Come work for the Bucks IU! A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative work environment with excellent employee benefit plan options, PSERS pension plan and a flexible, school calendar work schedule.

Please note the salary for this role ranges from $33,718 to $38,069 depending on level of education.

Job Summary

The Teacher plans, implements, and supervises all classroom activities. The Teacher makes social service referrals and shares responsibility for parent involvement in the program. The Teacher works in collaboration with other Head Start team members to support the goals of the program. The position caseload, and/or center location may be reassigned as deemed necessary for program operations. This position is not eligible for remote work, telecommuting, or off-site work arrangments.

Essential Functions

• Regular attendance and on-site presence.
• Supervises and coordinates all aspects of assigned classroom in accordance with federal and state guidelines including, but not limited to, the Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Plans for and delivers high quality instruction designed to meet individual student needs
• Actively supervises children at all times
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of child development
• Establishes and maintains positive professional relationships with all stakeholders (children, families, colleagues, administrators, community)
• Commits to ongoing professional learning
• Implements high quality formative and summative assessment techniques
• Creates a community of learners resulting in a positive classroom culture
• Engages families in their child’s instructional program
• Seeks outside resources to support students and their families

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time, 193-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Hours of work are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hours are dependent on the needs of the districts. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

This classroom operates as part of the Head Start Year-Round Program. This position offers the opportunity for additional days and hours during the summer months, in addition to the 10 month, 190-day calendar.

Travel

Travel or transport may be expected for this position.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is required
• Bachelors Degree or PA teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education or a related field is beneficial

Experience/Skills

• Knowledge and skills in the field of early childhood development
• Knowledge of PA Learning Standards of Early Childhood
• Knowledge of various service resources in the community
• Knowledge of the state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect and childcare licensing requirements
• Knowledge of local resources, languages and customs

The Bucks County Intermediate Unit provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the practice of the Bucks IU to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The practice of providing reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed at any point during the recruiting, hiring, or at any time during employment with the Bucks IU, please contact the Director of Human Resources at [e-mail].

To be hired for this position you will need the required PA clearances to be dated no more than one year prior to your employment start date.

Primary Location

US-PA-Warminster

Work Locations

Middle Bucks Early Learning Center-HS/PKC

Job

Early Childhood Programs-Headstart Teacher

Organization

Bucks IU Business Unit

Schedule

Full-time

Job Posting

Aug 26, 2026, 3:26:51 PM