Program Aide - Head Start

About the role

This part-time position serves students ages 3-5 years old within the Office of Early Childhood Services – Head Start at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit.

Responsibilities

• Help children develop self-help skills by actively participating in all phases of mealtime activities and toileting.
• Assist with meal preparation and classroom operation.
• Provide a safe and healthy environment.
• Help prepare for, participate in, and clean up after activities.
• Assist children to participate in daily activities and gain independent skills aligned with the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards.
• Contribute to daily and weekly classroom planning.
• Work cooperatively with an attitude of support as a member of the classroom team.
• Participate in activities planned for parents and promote community connections.
• Adhere to and implement MCIU policies, procedures, and directives.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Desire to work with preschool-age students and help them grow socially and academically.
• Ability to perform the following physical activities: stoop, run, sit, stand, walk, bend, lift children, carry thirty (30) pounds, be outside in all seasons, be inside, prepare food, hear within normal ranges, and see within normal ranges.
• Provide own transportation.
• Ability to work with and relate to young children and families of diverse backgrounds.
• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, the Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

Schedule

Part-time, Monday–Friday, 5 hours/day, 10 months (172 days/year).

Pay

$15.52/hour.

Locations

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Head Start program has classrooms at:

• Upper Dublin High School (800 Loch Alsh Ave. Fort Washington, PA)
• Learning Academy (1605 W. Main St. Norristown, PA)
• Evergreen Elementary (98 Kagey Rd. Collegeville, PA)

Vacancy location and classroom need will be determined during the interview process. More information on the Head Start program and locations can be found at https://mciu.org/office-of-early-childhood-services/head-start/.

About Us

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools, and students.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Family-friendly schedule (no nights, weekends, or holidays).