HEAD START TEACHER ASSISTANT

Job DetailsJob Location: CHILDREN SERVICES HEAD START MANN HOME - Bedford, PA 15522TEACHER ASSISTANT HEAD START PROGRAM   PART TIME – 1st SHIFT MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY SCHEDULE   The Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Bedford and Fulton counties work in partnership with families to build children’s and parents’ strength, promote self-esteem, and encourage self-sufficiency and lifelong learning.  This position will assist the classroom teacher in implementing program planning, to include individualized activities for each child in the classroom.   Responsibilities: Assists staff in working with pre-school children. Assists classroom teachers in reaching program goals. Assists teachers to maintain accurate records for the classroom as requested such as food data, attendance, etc. Completes all forms accurately and submits them in a timely manner. Assists classroom teacher to monitor and maintain inventory and supplies used in the classroom. Monitors and maintains in good repair materials and equipment used in the classroom. Provides services to assigned families with children ages three to five years including pregnant mothers.  Maintains accurate records of classroom experiences, services to children, food data, etc. Qualifications: An Associate, Bachelor or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or enrolled in Associates degree program in Early Childhood Education or related degree with at least 15 credits in Early Childhood Education or child development preferred A minimum of a CDA credential or currently enrolled to complete within 2 years (by the end of the 2nd school year). Valid Driver’s license, Act 33, 34/151 and FBI Clearances.   Head Start Offers: Monday to Friday hours with limited evening or weekend work and holidays off Competitive salary Excellent low cost benefits Paid time off and paid holidays Discounts on child day care Tuition reimbursement   ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE, ACT 31, 34/151 AND FBI CLEARANCES.  Apply online at www.alsm.org or send an ALSM application, resume, and transcripts to: Children’s Services Office of Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries 231 S. Juliana Street Bedford, PA 15522 EOE   Qualifications