Head Start Preschool Teacher

About the role

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!

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement curriculum-based lesson plans
• Approach child development through family engagement and community partnerships
• Ensure the health and safety of children
• Maintain positive outcomes

Requirements

• Minimum of an 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, including the ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, and learn web-based systems
• Valid driver’s license and access to a properly insured vehicle, or public transportation
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications

Qualifications

• Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a difference
• Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start preferred

Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with an inclusive team

Benefits

• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, and more

Pay

$20.61 per hour minimum

Schedule

10 months per year, with 1576 work hours

Additional Information

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination based on status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability and prohibits discrimination based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.