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Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. has been serving the community for over 55 years. As part of the Community Action Network, STEP has a long history of providing programs to support needs identified through its Community Assessment. Being a part of STEP, makes you part of something much bigger - people helping people and building stronger communities! Are you desiring to make a positive impact on peoples' lives?

*Interested applicants should view the full job description and complete our online application at https://www.stepcorp.org/careers-service/

JOB SUMMARY

This is a specialized position at the full performance level. Work will be throughout the school year and will "float" to various program locations based on program need, as determined by the Preschool Deputy Director and the Home-Based Supervisor. There will be two different types of assignments, which will be consecutive and will not overlap. One role will be to provide specific support to a Teacher or Home Visitor on a temporary basis, working with staff to assist in such areas as behavior management, group management, and to help with special needs children or in any other area necessary. A separate role will be to replace a regular Teacher or Home Visitor in his or her absence, or to fill a Teacher or Home Visitor vacancy on a short-term basis. Work includes contact and communication with parents, program staff, and community agencies. Head Start program managers, staff, and families keep children safe by creating a culture of safety. Everyone contributes to an environment that allows people to speak up about safety concerns. They also make it all right to talk about mistakes and errors and encourage learning from these events. Children are safer when everyone works together to improve the strategies they use in homes, centers, and the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, preferred; or, bachelor's or higher or associate degree in a related field;
• Minimum of one year of experience working with young children; and,
• Bilingual English-Spanish is desirable.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, and Sex Offender Registry check prior to hire; and Motor Vehicle Record check;
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training completed within 90 days of hire;
• Physical examination prior to hire;
• Tuberculosis test prior to hire;
• Computer training and/or documented proficiency with popular word processing, spreadsheet, and database software; experience with and/or training in Microsoft Office products particularly Word, Excel, and Access are preferred;
• Valid driver's license and vehicle with adequate insurance coverage available for daily use;
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions without any health restrictions, including the ability to stand, walk or sit for long periods of time, lift and carry up to thirty pounds, have unrestricted use of the upper and lower body, corrected or uncorrected hearing and vision within normal ranges, a clear speaking voice and other abilities necessary to ensure child safety in the classroom, other group areas and when in the community, such as but not limited to the following:
  • Ability to bend, squat, reach, kneel, and climb stairs;
  • Ability to move from a sitting to standing position quickly, safely, and without difficulty;
  • Ability to chase an eloping child; o Ability to join the children's active play including jumping and running indoors and outdoors; and
  • Ability to assist children with diapering, toileting, and change of clothing requiring lifting, bending, and squatting.
• Current PedFACTS (Pediatric 1st Aid) and CPR certification;
• Flexibility and ability to work in different settings on a short or long-ter basis;
• Nontraditional work hours, as required, including, but not limited to, evenings and weekends;
• Obtain certification from Parents As Teachers in the Foundational and Foundational 2 home visiting curricula. Renew certification annually as required by Parents As Teachers; and,

• Other job-related training, as assigned.

   

STEP Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.