PKC Teacher - CAHS

Keystone Human Services • Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

Capital Area Head Start is seeking a Pre K Counts Teacher to deliver a high-quality, curriculum-based educational program for children ages 3–5 as part of an inclusive team. The role focuses on child development through family engagement and community partnerships, while supporting children’s health, safety, and progress in accordance with Head Start standards.

Teachers work 10 months of the year, following a school-year schedule that includes 1,576 work hours, with summers off. The minimum pay is $36.71 per hour. Capital Area Head Start offers a competitive benefits package and supports employees’ professional growth and wellbeing through training, learning opportunities, career development and advancement, tuition reimbursement subject to eligibility guidelines, and health and wellness programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate in early childhood education.
• Experience working with young children.
• Intermediate computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook and learn web-based systems.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a properly insured vehicle, or access to public transportation.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances.
• Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to making a difference.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans and individualized service plans.
• Support child development through family engagement and community partnerships.
• Ensure the health and safety of children.
• Maintain outcomes and promote children’s progress in accordance with Head Start standards.
• Deliver a high-quality, curriculum-based educational program for children ages 3–5 as part of an inclusive team.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and 401(k).
• Extensive training and learning opportunities.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement, subject to eligibility guidelines.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Summer off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level