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CSIU / Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit / IU 16 · 17 hours ago

Head Start Assistant

Sunbury, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$13/hr - $19.50/hr

CSIU / Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit is seeking a Head Start Assistant for their program working with children ages 3-4. This role involves supporting the Head Start classroom and requires obtaining a Child Development Associate credential within two years of employment.

EducationNursing and Residential CareTraining

Responsibilities

Working in the Head Start classroom located at the Sunbury Children's Center

Maintaining 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

Developing and maintaining positive and collaborative relationships using tact and diplomacy and remaining calm in unpredictable situations

Qualification

Child Development Associate (CDA)First AidCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCultural diversity awarenessProfessional attitudeCollaborationConfidentialityFlexibility

Required

Must have a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Completion of training to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential within two (2) years of employment start date is required

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility to accommodate a changing caseload, and a professional attitude are required

Ability to accept great cultural diversity, flexibility to accommodate a changing student caseloads

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

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

Current, approved Act 34 (PA State Police), Act 151 (PA Child Abuse Registry) and Act 114-FBI Fingerprint clearances are required and must be renewed at appropriate, specific intervals pursuant to Act 153 of 2014 (revised Act 15 of 2015)

Current, approved Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training certificate showing completion of a minimum of three (3) hours training every five (5) years

Obtain and maintain valid Child Development Associate certificate (CDA) within two years of employment start date

Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for continued CDA certification for full time staff

Attend training seminars and in-service programs identified as important to the operation of the instructional program

Continued training in First Aid is required