Capital Area Head Start is seeking full time Behavior Guidance Specialists to join our mission in providing a comprehensive child development program designed to give children a head start in life, empowering parents and strengthening families. If you have the passion and heart to make a difference and uplift communities, Head Start is the place for you!
The Behavior Guidance Specialist assists with developing and implementing behavioral interventions and delivering classroom support based on child behavior observation outcomes. This position provides education and guidance, to families and colleagues, about social emotional development and positive classroom guidance and maintains the high quality behavioral services provided by Capital Area Head Start.
Position Details:
$21.05 per hour, may increase based on education and/or experience
Salaried, Non Exempt position; Standard biweekly salary paid throughout the entire year, including summer months
Hours between 7:30AM and 4:30PM based on assigned center; Schedule is based on the school year and does not require work during the summer months
Positions available in Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties
Benefits:
Knowing you make a difference everyday
Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K and more
Generous paid time off program
Mileage reimbursement
Extensive training and learning opportunities
Career development and advancement opportunities
Tuition reimbursement available per eligibility requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Associate’s degree (or at least 60 credits towards a bachelor’s degree) in early childhood education, special education, psychology or related field
Minimum of one year successful teaching or classroom experience working with preschool children in an early childhood setting or one year of other highly related experience
Demonstrated expertise in managing challenging behaviors; Knowledge of social and emotional development in preschool aged children
Familiar with adult learning principles including experience designing and delivering interactive professional development
Intermediate level computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and learn web based systems
Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle or public transportation
Successful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors or master’s degree in a related field
Knowledge of the Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competence in Young Children
Bi/multi-lingual
Participation in Head Start or Early Head Start
Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree, or at least 60 credits toward a bachelor's degree, in early childhood education, special education, psychology, or a related field
- At least one year of successful teaching or classroom experience with preschool children in an early childhood setting, or one year of highly related experience
- Expertise in managing challenging behaviors
- Knowledge of social and emotional development in preschool-aged children
- Familiarity with adult learning principles and experience designing and delivering interactive professional development
- Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ability to learn web-based systems
- Valid driver's license and access to a properly insured vehicle or public transportation
- Successful completion of pre-employment criminal history, motor vehicle record, child abuse, and FBI clearances
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field
- Knowledge of the Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competence in Young Children
- Bi-lingual or multilingual ability
- Participation in Head Start or Early Head Start
What We Do
Keystone Human Services is a nonprofit human-services organization founded in Pennsylvania in 1972 and headquartered in Harrisburg. It offers support for individuals and families through community-oriented programs. The organization serves communities throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and also operates in Moldova and India. Its work is focused on providing practical support and promoting fuller participation in community life for the people it serves.
