Keystone Human Services

Head Start Site Support Specialist

Harrisburg, PA Full time

Capital Area Head Start is seeking a full time Site Support Specialist to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families.

As a Head Start Site Support Specialist, you will assist in providing quality early childhood development services for children ages 0 to 5. This position collaborates with the team to provide a framework of best practice for the program through curriculum, approach, environment, supervision, and staff development.

Head Start Site Support Specialists work 10 months out of the year and enjoy summers off while earning a minimum of $20.92 per hour. Schedules are based on the school year and include 1616 work hours.  Additional benefits include a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, and more!

Capital Area Head Start values professional growth and wellbeing. Our team benefits from extensive training and learning opportunities, career development and advancement, tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines, and health and wellness programs.

Qualifications:

  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field with 18 credits in early childhood education
  • Experience working with young children in an early childhood setting
  • Intermediate computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and learn web based systems
  • Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances
  • Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a difference
  • Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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