Explore a Career with Community Action Partnership Lancaster and Saunders Counties

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Classroom Support Specialist

Do you enjoy supporting children and teachers in classroom activities? Do you want to serve as a trusted partner in the classroom to meet the needs of children?

Community Action is looking for a Classroom Support Specialist to join our Head Start team. This individual will be responsible for providing direct teaching support to assigned classrooms to help facilitate mental health consultation for classroom staff. The Classroom Support Specialist will assist in providing consistent classroom coverage, implementing designed lesson plans, and working with the classroom team to provide quality instruction and support.

Starting Pay: $17.74 - 19.76 / hour based on qualifications.

The Role:

  • Teach in designated classrooms on a rotating basis to enable Lead Teachers to participate in dedicated time for Mental Health Consultation.

  • Serve as a mentor/model to Associate Teacher and Teaching Assistant and provide break coverage and classroom coverage as needed.

  • Work with Lead Teacher and Instructional Coach to maintain communication and be familiar with assigned classroom children’s health, skills, behaviors, growth and development.

  • Work with classroom staff to ensure developed lesson plans and activities are implemented appropriately.

  • Provide opportunities for children to develop positive self-images and experience success.

  • As assigned, implement individualized behavior support plans as needed.

  • Assist in implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities that will enhance the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of each child.

  • Maintain an attractive and stimulating learning environment and encourage child’s independence and self-selection of activities.

  • Ensure that all children are under appropriate supervision and guidance at all times.

  • Maintain a clean, safe and healthy classroom environment.

  • Utilize guidelines from ITERS/ECERS, CLASS, Inventory of Practices, and Teaching Strategies GOLD.

  • Assist in the integration of other areas, i.e., health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities and parent involvement, into the education plan.

Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree in Early Childhood preferred (or related field), minimum of a CDA. Minimum of one year experience working with young children and their families in a childcare program or related setting required.
  • Must support and demonstrate commitment to agency mission, vision, and values.
  • Must be sensitive to the experiences, needs, and strengths of low-income and diverse populations, and individuals with disabilities.
  • Must be a professional representative and advocate of our agency, staff, and clients.
  • Sensitivity to the experiences, needs, and strengths of low-income and diverse populations, and individuals with disabilities.
  • Effective English communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently to achieve multiple set objectives concurrently under pressure.

Benefits & Perks:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Employer-paid life insurance, short term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
  • Paid Time Off plan and 14+ paid holidays.
  • 401K with employer match.
  • Education Assistance Program for continuing education.
  • Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for federal student loans.
  • Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • Engaging work environment with friendly and supportive team members.
  • Meaningful work that positively impacts our community.

About Head Start:

Community Action Head Start gives children from at-risk backgrounds opportunities to build the skills they need to be successful in school and life. We work alongside children, families, and the community on the path to success. Services are provided at no cost to families.

About Community Action:

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties is a private, not-for-profit organization with the belief that extraordinary employees have the power to positively transform lives and communities. We value people who are passionate, ethical, and dedicated to partnering with our community to fearlessly pursue anti-poverty solutions so we all may live well.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email hr@communityactionatwork.org and we will be happy to assist. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Find the complete job listing and details at http://communityactionatwork.hireclick.com/jobboard

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, marital status, genetics, or any other status protected under federal and state law.

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