TEACHER ASSISTANT

Job DetailsJob Location: CHILDREN SERVICES HEAD START MANN HOME - Bedford, PA 15522TEACHER ASSISTANT HEAD START  POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN NORTHERN BEDFORD AND FULTON   MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY SCHEDULE FULL TIME HOURS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR (August - May/June each year) SUMMERS AND HOLIDAYS OFF   Our Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Bedford and Fulton counties work in partnership with families to promote self-esteem, build strength, and encourage self-sufficiency and lifelong learning for children and their parents. This position will assist the classroom teacher in implementing program planning, to include individualized activities for each child in the classroom.   Responsibilities: Assists staff in working with pre-school children. Assists classroom teachers in reaching program goals. Assists teachers to maintain accurate records for the classroom as requested such as food data, attendance, etc. Completes all forms accurately and submits them in a timely manner. Assists classroom teacher to monitor and maintain inventory and supplies used in the classroom. Monitors and maintains in good repair materials and equipment used in the classroom. Provides services to assigned families with children ages three to five years.  Maintains accurate records of classroom experiences, services to children, food data, etc. Qualifications: A minimum of a High School diploma or GED is required.  Child Development Associate credential required to complete within two years of hire date at organization's expense (by end of second school year.) An Associate, Bachelor or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or enrolled in Associates degree program in Early Childhood Education or related degree with at least 15 credits in Early Childhood Education or child development preferred Valid Driver’s license, Act 33, 34/151 and FBI Clearances.   Head Start Offers: Monday to Friday hours with holidays off Competitive salary Excellent low cost benefits Paid time off and paid holidays Discounts on child day care Tuition reimbursement   ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE, ACT 31, 34/151 AND FBI CLEARANCES.  Apply online at www.alsm.org or send an ALSM application, resume, and transcripts to: Children’s Services Office of Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries 231 S. Juliana Street Bedford, PA 15522 EOE Estimated hourly rate or annual salary information is provided by indeed and is based on regional averages.  It is not reflective of Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries' (ALSM) hourly rate or annual salary ranges.  Please call the number listed in the job posting for additional information on ALSM's compensation package regarding this position.   Qualifications