Head Start Preschool Teacher

Keystone Human Services • Harrisburg, PA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Capital Area Head Start is seeking Preschool Teachers to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families. As a Head Start Teacher, you will experience rewarding, exciting, and meaningful days managing, creating, educating, and inspiring! In collaboration with our inclusive team, you will be part of delivering a high-quality, curriculum-based educational program. This includes developing and implementing lesson plans, approaching child development through family engagement and community partnerships, ensuring the health and safety of children, and maintaining positive outcomes.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher in early childhood education, child development, or a related field
• Experience working with pre-school age 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 the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications
• Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a difference

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred

Responsibilities

• Managing, creating, educating, and inspiring children.
• Delivering a high-quality, curriculum-based educational program.
• Developing and implementing lesson plans.
• Approaching child development through family engagement and community partnerships.
• Ensuring the health and safety of children.
• Maintaining positive outcomes.

Benefits

• Summers off
• Competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, and more!
• Extensive training and learning opportunities
• Career development and advancement
• Tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines
• Health and wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees