Pre-K Counts Assistant Instructor:

Watsontown, PA

Full time position working in the CSIU Pre-K Counts program located at the Watsontown Children’s Center, located in Watsontown, PA. This rewarding position assisting with classroom activities in a PA State-funded Pre-K Counts program working with children ages 3-4 in a Pre-K classroom setting. The anticipated start date is August 6, 2024.

Hourly rate = $13.00 – 19.50 hour dependent on education and experience qualifications. This is a non-exempt position following a 7.5 hours per day, 185 days and follows an August to June school-year schedule. This position includes excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance; retirement options including Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) and life insurance options.

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

· A high school diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED) is required.

· The attainment of the Special Education Competency Assessment checklist (as approved by the immediate supervisor) within the first 90 working days of initial employment start date is required to remain in this position.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to accept great cultural diversity, flexibility to accommodate a changing caseload.

· Ability to cope with stressful situations and a professional attitude are required.

· Must have ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, co-workers, community agency personnel, and students/trainees.

· Requires the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships using tact and diplomacy and to remain calm in unpredictable situations.

· Must be flexible in adapting to student needs and various teaching styles.

Interested applicants must apply online at www.csiu.org/jobs. In addition to completion of the online application, please upload a current cover letter and resume. EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person