Head Start Teacher Assistant

Full Time
Williamsport, PA 17701
From $16.15 an hour
Posted
Job description

Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. has been serving the community for over 55 years. As part of the Community Action Network, STEP has a long history of providing programs to support needs identified through its Community Assessment. Being a part of STEP, makes you part of something much bigger - people helping people and building stronger communities! Are you desiring to make a positive impact on peoples’ lives?

*Interested applicants should view the full job description and fill out our online application at https://www.stepcorp.org/careers-service/

Summary Description:

Under the supervision of the teacher, provide a safe and nurturing environment, responsive care, and high-quality individualized learning experiences to a group of young children. Use age appropriate materials and evidence-based best practices to support children’s growing social, emotional, intellectual, language, motor, and cognitive competencies. Establish and maintain positive and productive partnerships with the children’s families, community partners, and Head Start staff. Comply with Head Start Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, and other applicable regulations and laws. Adhere to early learning and family support principles.

Requirements:

  • Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, National Sex Offender Registry check current within 90 days of employment, and Motor Vehicle Record check.
  • Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse training completed within 30 days of hire

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED certificate and willingness to obtain Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) in the Center-based Setting within two (2) years of hire; Associate degree preferred;
  • Minimum of one year of experience working with young children; and,
  • Bilingual English–Spanish desirable.

STEP Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.15 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Grade levels:

  • Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • working with children: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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