PKC Teacher - CAHS

Keystone Service Systems, Inc; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401K

Job summary

Capital Area Head Start seeks a Pre K Counts Teacher to join our mission of empowering families and delivering high-quality, curriculum-based education for ages 3-5 in Harrisburg.

You will develop lesson plans and individualized services, engage families, and partner with the community while ensuring child health and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid PA teaching certificate in early childhood education required.
• Experience working with young children preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills; ability to use Word, Outlook and learn web based systems.
• Valid driver’s license and access to insured vehicle or public transportation.
• Successful completion of pre-employment process (Criminal History, MVR, CHRI, FBI clearances).
• Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a difference.
• Head Start or Early Head Start experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans and individualized service plans.
• Engage families and partner with community resources to support child development.
• Ensure health and safety of children in the program.
• Maintain outcomes and promote progress per Head Start standards.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Valid PA teaching certificate in early childhood education

Experience working with young children

Intermediate computer skills

Valid driver’s license and access to insured vehicle or public transportation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Web-based systems

Job description

Capital Area Head Start is seeking Pre K Counts Teachers to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families. As a Head Start Pre K Counts Teacher you will work with an inclusive team to deliver a high quality, curriculum-based educational program for children ages 3-5. Responsibilities include developing and implementing lesson and individualized service plans, approaching child development through family engagement and community partnerships, ensuring the health and safety of children, and maintaining outcomes while promoting progress in accordance with Head Start standards. Pre K Counts Teachers work 10 months out of the year and enjoy summers off while earning a minimum of $36.71 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.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree Valid PA teaching certificate in early childhood education Experience working with young 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 pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances 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.

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