Employment-new | SUMMIT Early Learning

WORKING AT SUMMIT

our employees:

Receive competitive salaries and unique career opportunities.
Do meaningful work that is constantly changing and evolving.
Enjoy successful careers without sacrificing their personal lives.
Have opportunities for professional growth.
Work in an environment of professional respect.

our benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full time (30-40 hours/week) employees.
Generous paid time off, plus paid holidays and paid sick time.
Competitive pay.
½ off child care services.
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions at 4%.
Career development and advancement.
Extensive training and learning opportunities.
Work environment that offers strong, positive team connections.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Must possess current/valid State/Federal Background Checks

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

If you have any questions about employment with SUMMIT, send us an email:
For Mifflin County: kelly.knarr@summitel.org
For Union or Snyder County: brenda.brubaker@summitel.org

ASSISTANT TEACHER - Head Start / Child Care (year-round)

We are looking for caring individuals who have a passion for helping children learn and grow and making a difference in the lives of children and families everyday.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience working with young children.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with and participate in all center routines, including nap, meals, bathroom, circle, group, and outside times. Assist teachers with planning and preparing for daily activities and implement plans with small groups of children when necessary. Create an emotionally responsive, caring, positive, and accepting environment supportive of the individual development of each child.

LOCATION:
LEWISTOWN CHILDREN’S CENTER, Lewistown, PA
SUSQUEHANNA CHILDREN’S CENTER, Selinsgrove, PA
LEWISBURG CHILDREN’S CENTER, Lewisburg, PA

HOURS & SALARY: Full-time (40 hours/week, 260 days/year, 8 hours/day), Monday – Friday, $14.00-14.27 per hour

ASSISTANT TEACHER - Infant Room

We are looking for caring individuals who have a passion for helping children learn and grow and making a difference in the lives of children and families every day.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalency is required; two years of experience working with children is highly preferred; must have an interest in child development and a flexible personality, as well as enjoy variety in your daily work routines.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The assistant teacher, supported by an experienced team, provides a nurturing and supportive environment that meets the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of enrolled infants.

LOCATION:
LEWISBURG CHILDREN’S CENTER: 205 Hospital Drive, Lewisburg, PA

HOURS & SALARY: Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday – Friday, $14.00 – $14.74 per hour

Rate of Pay: based on education/experience
HS Diploma/GED no experience: $14.00/hour
HS Diploma/GED plus two years’ experience: $14.27 /hour
CDA: $14.56/hour
Associate Degree or higher: $14.74/hour

ASSISTANT TEACHER- Traveling (school year)

We are looking for caring individuals who have a passion for helping children learn and grow and making a difference in the lives of children and families everyday.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience working with young children.

LOCATION:
Middleburg Area, PA

HOURS & SALARY: Full-time (40 hours/week, 200 days/year, 8 hours/day), Monday – Friday, $14.00-14.27 per hour

CENTER DIRECTOR

If you are passionate about the field of Child Development, young children are your love, and you have a sincere desire to make a positive impact in the lives of children and staff, we have the position for you. Our staff is comprised of loving, caring and committed individuals, joined together as a team, dedicated to provide a quality learning experience for our children and their families. Summit Early Learning Lewistown, a STAR 4 center, is seeking a Center Director. This position is perfect for a dynamic, energetic, experienced professional in the field of early childhood education.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualification is an Associate degree in early childhood education or a related field, with a minimum of 30 credits in early childhood education (ECE); a minimum of 2 years of experience in an early childhood setting, and at least one year of management/supervisory experience in ECE programs. Also important to have knowledge of Early childhood development curricula; creativity in team management and supervision; effective supervision skills; effective time management; child behavior management which supports learning in a relaxed, calm classroom environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Center Director is responsible for creating and managing an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for young children, incorporating developmentally appropriate learning activities which meet the needs of the group as well as those of individual children.

LOCATION: LEWISTOWN CHILDREN’S CENTER, 10 Bollinger Rd., Lewistown, PA

HOURS & SALARY: $42,294 – $43,077/year depending upon qualifications.

TEACHERS - HEAD START (school year)

If teaching young children is your love and passion, we need you! Our staff is comprised of loving, caring and committed individuals, joined together as a team and dedicated to providing a high-quality learning experience for children and their families.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education: Associate degree in early childhood education, or an Associate in a related field (child development, special education, elementary education, or human services) with 30 ECE credits.

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, or Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 30 ECE credits.

Must have an interest in child development, a flexible personality, the ability to work independently, and excellent verbal and written communication skills, plus enjoy variety in daily work routines.

RESPONSIBILITIES: With the support of a qualified team and using research-based curriculum, work with culturally, ethnically, and socio-economically diverse population of children/families and ensure the delivery of a quality early childhood education program in compliance with all applicable regulations.

LOCATIONS:
LEWISTOWN CHILDREN’S CENTER, Lewistown, PA
WEST SNYDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Beaver Springs, PA

HOURS & SALARY: Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday – Friday. (Based on the school-year calendar.) $16.97 to $18.24/hour, 200 days/year, 8 hours/day.

Rate of Pay: based on education/experience
Associate Degree in ECE or related field: $16.97/hour
Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or related field: $18.24/hour

TEACHER - INFANTS

Our staff is comprised of loving, caring and committed individuals who are passionate about playing a role in the education of young learners. If you are a passionate, dedicated teacher and feel the same way, then we need you to be an important part of our team! As a Head Teacher, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a quality early childhood education program in compliance with all applicable regulations for enrolled children and families.

QUALIFICATIONS: CDA in Early Childhood Education (ECE), AA/AS in ECE, or AA/AS in related field (Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education or the Human Services) with 18 ECE credits.

LOCATIONS:
LEWISBURG CHILDREN’S CENTER: 205 Hospital Drive, Lewisburg, PA

HOURS & SALARY: Full time (40 hours per week), Monday – Friday. $16.41 – $18.24 per hour

Rate of Pay: based on education/experience
CDA: $16.41/hour
Associate Degree in ECE or related field: $16.97/hour
Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or related field: $18.24/hour

TEACHER - EARLY HEAD START (year-round)

If teaching younger children, especially infants and toddlers, is your love and passion, we need you! SUMMIT Early Learning in Lewisburg is looking to hire a teacher to work in our Early Head Start classroom. Our staff is comprised of loving, caring and committed individuals, joined together as a team. Summit Early Learning staff are dedicated to provide a high-quality learning experience for infants and toddlers and their families, implementing the curriculum and daily plans, and providing a safe environment for the children. Teachers at SUMMIT Early Learning are supported by an experienced team that provides a positive environment that meets the needs of children socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum requirements:
CDA (Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate). Must have an interest in child development; have a flexible personality; be capable of working with a diverse population; work independently, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred:
Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or BA/BS in a related field with 15 credits in ECE plus two years of experience working in an early childhood setting with infants/toddlers.

RESPONSIBILITIES: With the support of a qualified team and using research-based curriculum, work with culturally, ethnically, and socio-economically diverse populations of children/families and ensure the delivery of a quality early childhood education program in compliance with all applicable regulations.

LOCATIONS:
LEWISBURG CHILDREN’S CENTER, Lewisburg, PA

HOURS & SALARY: Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday – Friday. $16.41 to $18.24/hour, 260 days/year, 8 hours/day.

Rate of Pay: based on education/experience
Associate Degree in ECE or related field: $16.41/hour
Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or related field: $18.24/hour

OTHER POSITIONS

We are always looking for ambitious individuals who are interested in early childhood and child development or family services. If we are not currently advertising for a specific position in which you may be interested, we ask that you fill out an application and we will keep it on file. (Just click Any Position/Other on the application and make a note in one of the boxes at the end of the form.)