Teacher Assistant (Head Start)

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 ww.stepcorp.org/careers-service

Summary Description:

Under the supervision of the teacher, provides a safe and nurturing environment, responsive care, and high-quality individualized learning experiences to a group of young children. Uses age-appropriate materials and evidence-based best practices to support children’s growing social, emotional, intellectual, language, motor, and cognitive competencies. Replaces a Teacher Assistant in his/her absence. Provides additional Positive Behavior Intervention and Support in the classroom setting. Establishes and maintains positive and productive partnerships with the children’s families, community partners, and Head Start staff. Complies with Head Start Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, and other applicable regulations and laws. Adheres to early learning and family support principles.

NOTE: This is a school calendar year position.

Qualifications:

• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) in the Center-Based Setting or high school diploma or GED certificate and willingness to obtain CDA within two (2) years of hire, unless funding requires CDA upon employment;
• Minimum of one year of experience working with young children; and,
• Bilingual English–Spanish desirable.

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, with appropriate insurance coverage, available daily;
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, and National Sex Offender Registry check prior to hire and Motor Vehicle Record check;
• Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse training completed within 30 days of hire;
• Physical examination prior to employment;
• Tuberculosis test prior to employment;
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions without any health restrictions, including the ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, lift and carry up to thirty pounds, have unrestricted use of the upper body, corrected or uncorrected hearing and vision within normal range, and a clear speaking voice, and other abilities necessary to ensure child safety in the classroom, other group areas, and when in the community, such as but not limited to the following: Ability to bend, squat, reach, kneel, and climb stairs; Ability to move from a sitting to standing position quickly, safely, and without difficulty; Ability to chase an eloping child; Ability to join the children’s active play including jumping and running indoors and outdoors; and Ability to assist children with diapering, toileting, and changing of clothing requiring lifting, bending, and squatting.
• Current PedFACTS (Pediatric First Aid) and CPR certification;
• Ability to assume all teacher job responsibilities in teacher’s absence;
• Travel to classroom sites based on program need;
• Nontraditional work hours, as required, including, but not limited to, evenings and weekends; and,
• Job-related training, as assigned.

See job description for full list of requirements and duties at www.stepcorp.org/careers-service

STEP, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17