Keystone Human Services·Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
The teacher is responsible for delivering a high-quality, curriculum-based educational program and developing lesson plans for preschool children. They must ensure the health and safety of students while fostering family engagement and community partnerships.
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!
In collaboration with our inclusive team, you will be part of delivering a high-quality, curriculum-based educational program.
This includes developing and implementing lesson plans, approaching child development through family engagement and community partnerships, ensuring the health and safety of children, and maintaining positive outcomes.
Head Start Teachers work 10 months out of the year and enjoy summers off while earning a minimum of $20.61 per hour.
Schedules are based on the school year and include 1576 work hours.
Additional benefits include a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, and more!
Capital Area Head Start values professional growth and wellbeing.
Our team benefits from extensive training and learning opportunities, career development and advancement, tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines, and health and wellness programs.
Minimum Requirements: 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, ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and learn web based systems Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle, or public transportation Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a difference Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred 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.
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Candidates must have at least an associate's degree in early childhood education or a related field and experience working with preschool-aged children. A valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, and intermediate computer skills are also required.
Market context
Head Start preschool roles in Pennsylvania are often competitive because programs need teachers who can support early learning, family engagement, and classroom routines while meeting state and program requirements. This position calls for an associate’s degree in early childhood education or a related field, preschool experience, a valid driver’s license, intermediate computer skills, and clearances; the listed benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401K. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm the original posting for any site-specific details before applying.