Staff Substitute-Bedford Area

tllignitejobs; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Childcare discounts

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

The Learning Lamp is seeking dedicated classroom staff to manage learning environments, supervise children, and ensure safe, engaging activities in accordance with state regulations. This role emphasizes dignity, respect, and consistent policy adherence in a community-focused setting.

Qualified applicants will meet diverse education paths, from GED with credits to degrees in early childhood education or related fields, and possess strong communication skills for collaboration with families and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 30 college credits in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or human services.
• High school diploma or GED plus 600 hours of secondary training (CCP or CDA).
• High school diploma or GED with 15 credits in ECE and 1 year of experience with children.
• High school diploma or GED with CCP/CDA post-secondary training.
• High school diploma or GED with 2 years of experience with children.
• Bachelor’s degree in ECE, child development, special education, elementary education or human services.
• Bachelor’s with 30 ECE credits and 1 year experience with children.
• Associate’s degree with 2 years experience in the field.
• Associate’s with 30 ECE credits and 3 years experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Classroom Management: create a conducive learning environment and maintain orderly spaces.
• Child Supervision: supervise activities and ensure safety at all times.
• Quality of Care: engage with children, follow policies, treat children with dignity and respect.
• Regulation Requirements: follow DHS, PDE, and other regulatory requirements; know child counts and report suspected abuse.

Skills

Classroom management

Child supervision

Safety awareness

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma + 30 college credits in ECE

High school diploma + 600 hours CCP/CDA

Bachelor's in ECE or related field

Associate degree in ECE

Job description

About The Learning Lamp

You have a purpose and so should your job. Our children are the future of our community, and their care and education will directly impact their growth, development, and success. We believe success in the classroom is the foundation for success in life – and that no child should go without the opportunity to reach their full potential.

The Learning Lamp has been lighting the way to a brighter future for nearly 20 years in our region. Initially started with the mission to provide access to high quality tutoring without the high price tag, our organization has grown, minimizing education and care disparities for children through child care, tutoring, and more. We are an integral part of the community, providing much needed support for families, schools, and children.

What are the hours like?

• Hours are based on school district schedules at Bedford, Everett and Claysburg.

What do we offer?

• A collaborative, supportive environment for your professional growth.
• Training and Development opportunities, including access to a professional development platform where you choose your growth opportunities.
• Career Advancement opportunities through our apprenticeship programs for roles in leadership, administration, operations, and more!
• Holidays we are closed/you are off include: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
• • Substantial Childcare Discounts for most employees, including
  • • Infant/Toddler: $12 per day or less if eligible for Child Care Works (CCW)
    • Preschool – School Age: $9 per day
    • 50% Off Before and After Care
    • 50% Off Tutoring Services
• Pay Ranges from $13-14 per hour based on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance

What are the duties and responsibilities?

• Classroom Management
• • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
  • Understand the responsibility of being a mandated child abuse/neglect reporter according to PA State Law
  • Maintain a neat and orderly classroom by straightening chairs and tables, cleaning chalkboard at the end of the day, and making sure all items are left as they were in the beginning of the day
  • Take attendance in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Ensure that students and/or children are never left unattended in the classroom or put in an unsafe situation
  • Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives
• Child Supervision
• • Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times
  • Gear the program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, abilities, special talents and individual style and pace of learning
  • Coordinate activities of Assistant Group Supervisors and Aides
  • Assist with the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor and learning environment of the classroom and its learning centers
• Quality of Care
• • Be engaged with the children at all times
  • Learn and understand policies and follow them at all times
  • Treat children with dignity and respect
• Regulation Requirements
• • Follow all Department of Human Services, PKC and STARS requirements at all times when in Early Learning Locations
  • Follow all Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements at all times when in PDE licensed programs
  • Know the number and names of all children in your group at all times
  • Report cases of suspected child abuse/neglect according to PA State Law

What are the required qualifications?

• A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field; or
• A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, including 600 hours of secondary training (CCP or CDA); or
• A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field and 1 year of experience with children; or
• A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and completion of a post‑secondary training curriculum (CCP or CDA); or
• A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children; or
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field; or
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field and 1 year experience with children; or
• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field and 2 years of experience with children; or
• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field and 3 years of experience with children.

Requirements taken from Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Code Title 55. Public Welfare

Note:

The specific responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on the policies of regulations governing child care and education.

EOE –

The Learning Lamp is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. In accordance with the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act (PWFA), The Learning Lamp will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees or applicants with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on business operations. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace where all employees and applicants feel valued and supported. Reasonable Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. A ll qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.