TEACHER – (Head Start) starting with the 2025-26 School Year

Jefferson-Clarion Head Start; Punxsutawney (Jefferson County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teacher to provide age-appropriate educational opportunities for children. This role involves supervising classroom staff and assisting parents in understanding their child's growth. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Early Childhood Education and have significant teaching experience. Join a family-friendly environment that values education and community involvement, offering competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including health care coverage and retirement plans. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Health Care Coverage

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Annual and Sick Leave

Aflac options

Family-friendly work environment

Summers off

Qualify for loan forgiveness

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education required.
• Minimum of five years teaching experience with preschool children.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational opportunities based on individual curriculum plans.
• Supervise classroom staff and volunteers during activities.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Teaching Skills

Child Development Observation

Education

Baccalaureate in Early Childhood Education

Advanced Degree in Early Childhood Education

Certification in Early Childhood Education

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Teacher provides age appropriate educational opportunities for children based on the individual curriculum plan. Teachers also supervise classroom staff and parent and community volunteers at their classroom as well as during Head Start related activities. The Teacher assists parents in developing skills in observing and understanding their child’s growth and development.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Level A – Baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education with Certification in Early Childhood, OR Baccalaureate degree in a related field with the equivalent coursework in Early Childhood Education with Certification in Early Childhood Education.

Level B – Baccalaureate or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education, with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience teaching, screening, and assessing pre-school age children.

Wages:Entry: $52,541 Annually or commensurate with education and experience;Exempt

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, approx. 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Benefits: Paid holidays, paid Individual Health Care Coverage, Vision, Retirement, Annual and Sick Leave, Aflac options, Family-friendly work environment, Summers off, Qualify for loan forgiveness

Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2025

Location: Punxsutawney, PA

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid PA driver’s license, and have Act 34, 151 & 114 clearances at time of hire.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and employment application either online, by email to [e-mail] or by mail toJefferson-Clarion Head Start, Inc., 18 Western Ave. Suite C, Brookville, PA 15825.

For our Employment Application or more information:

• visit our agency website at www.jcheadstart.com
• call 814-849-3660 ext. 100
• email [e-mail]

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE