TEACHER (Head Start, 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:
Required Education:
-AA/AS in early childhood education (ECE), or
-AA/AS in related field (child development, special education, elementary education, or human services) w/ 30 ECE credits
-BA/BS in ECE, or
-BA/BS in related field 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: In a center-based early childhood classroom, the head teacher is responsible for collaborating with the classroom’s co-teacher in managing all aspects of services planning, coordination, recordkeeping, problem solving, and communication to ensure delivery of a quality early childhood education program in compliance with all applicable regulations for enrolled children and families.
LOCATION:
LEWISTOWN CHILDREN’S CENTER, 10 Bollinger Rd., Lewistown
SUSQUEHANNA CHILDREN’S CENTER, 550 University Ave., Selinsgrove
HOURS & SALARY:
Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday – Friday. (Based on the school-year calendar.) $17.99- $19.70/hour, 200 days/year, 8 hours/day.
Rate of Pay: based on education/experience
Associate Degree in ECE or related field: $17.99/hour
Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or related field: $19.70/hour