Capital Area Head Start is seeking Substitutes 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!
Substitutes support classroom staff in the delivery of quality educational programming, ensuring the safety of children ages 3-5, and assisting with the implementation of daily lesson plans and activities.
Position Details:
$15.35 per hour
Casual/Per Diem, Non Exempt position
Schedule: Hours between 7:30AM and 4:30PM based on center
Positions available in Dauphin and Cumberland counties
Benefits:
Knowing you make a difference everyday
Extensive training and learning opportunities
Career development and advancement opportunities
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Basic computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and learn web based systems
Ability to travel to home visits, training, and other locations
Successful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, Child Abuse and FBI clearances
Preferred Qualifications:
Preschool CDA or Associate’s degree in early childhood education
Experience working with young children
Participation in Head Start or Early Head Start
Bi/multi-lingual
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
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and learn web based systems
- Ability to travel to home visits, training, and other locations
- Successful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, Child Abuse and FBI clearances
- Preschool CDA or Associate's degree in early childhood education
- Experience working with young children
- Participation in Head Start or Early Head Start
- Bi/multi-lingual
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.
