Head Start Floater Instructors:

Watsontown, PA

The Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) has a full-time, rewarding position working with children (ages 3-5) in our Watsontown Children's Center Head Start program located at 1100 Main Street, Watsontown, PA.  The anticipated start date is August 6, 2024.

This position requires serving as a substitute for other CSIU Head Start centers in order to cover the absence of the primary Head Start Instructor based on daily program needs.  When needed, the Head Start Floater Instructor will service or as an additional instructor in the classroom.

Hourly rate = $18.00 -- 22.50 hour dependent on education and qualifications. This is a non-exempt position working a 196 days per year, 7.5 hours per day school-year schedule. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance; retirement options including Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) and life insurance options.

Requires one of the following:

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or Associate's degree in a related field with at least six (6) courses in early childhood education or child development and experience teaching preschool children.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least six (6) courses in early childhood education or child development and experience teaching preschool children is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility to accommodate a changing caseload, and a professional attitude are required.
• Must have an interest in and concern for children and their families and some experience dealing with children and/or families.
• Must have ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, co-workers, community agency personnel, and students/trainees.
• Requires the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships using tact and diplomacy and to remain calm in unpredictable situations.
• Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, data entry, email and experience managing file sharing with Google Drive.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding education programs, students and parents at all times adhering to the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements to protect staff and student data.

Refer to www.csiu.org/jobs to apply online. In addition to the online application, please upload a current cover letter, resume, college transcript(s) conferring degree(s) and three (3) letters of professional reference attesting to work experience. EOE.