Please note: Pay rate details listed below are based on educational qualifications and are NOT negotiable.
Want to join a team that makes a lasting impact in your community? Head Start/Early Head Start of Beaver County is hiring Instructors and Instructor Aides for our classrooms located in CCBC and Ambridge.
Join our vibrant early childhood education team at Head Start/Early Head Start of Beaver County as a Teacher or Assistant Teacher, where your enthusiasm and dedication will inspire young learners during their foundational years. In this dynamic role, you will foster a nurturing, engaging environment that promotes curiosity, social-emotional growth, and early literacy and math skills. Your passion for child development and commitment to creating a positive classroom atmosphere will help children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives while developing your skills in early childhood education.
Embark on a rewarding journey where your energy fuels young minds’ growth! We are committed to supporting your professional development as you shape the future of our young learners in a hands-on, play-based learning environment.
Instructor Qualifications:
Education: Minimum of an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, child development or a related field with equivalent course work.
Experience: Two (2) years of classroom experience with pre-school children and knowledge of social service agencies in Beaver county preferred.
Instructor Compensation:
- Position is 10 months, off in the summer
- Compensation based on educational qualifications: $25.75/hour with Associate Degree; $30.38/hour with Bachelor’s Degree
Please note the 10-month Instructor position does not offer benefits.
Instructor Aide Qualifications:
Education: Prefer a minimum of an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education [ECE]; Will also consider an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in another field; Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) or equivalent state-awarded certificate; Will also consider a High School Diploma or GED, in which at time of hire individual must provide proof of enrollment in a Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate Degree program, preferably in Early Childhood. Completion of CDA program must be within two (2) years of hire; proof of ongoing enrollment must be provided each semester (minimum fall and spring)
Experience: Prefer experience working with pre-school children, and willingness to help pre-school children grow. Knowledge in school bus safety regulations and/or food handling/service regulations desired.
Instructor Aide Compensation:
- Compensation based on educational qualifications:
$15.45 – High School Diploma/GED – No CDA
$15.71 – CDA or ECE Certificate
$16.31 – Associate/Bachelor’s Degree
Individuals without a CDA/ECE Certificate, or an Associate or Bachelors Degree (in any field) will be required to participate in our CDA program as a condition of hire.
Full descriptions for the Instructor and Instructor Aide positions can be found here: https://privateindustrycouncil.com/job-openings/
If interested, please proceed to submit an application on our website here: https://privateindustrycouncil.com/pic-employment-application/
Pay: $15.45 - $30.38 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- pre-school classroom: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
