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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:  $17.64/hourwith $1000 Training Incentive

Working Hours : ( 9:00 am to 5:30 pm)

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 12 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.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:

Effective January 1, 2022, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in compliance with any federal, state, and local regulations; and contract/funding requirements related to COVID-19 vaccination.

New or prospective employees hired after January 1, 2022, will need to have completed their first dose prior to their start date, and provide documentation of their current vaccination status. Full vaccination status, defined as vaccinated two weeks after receiving the requisite number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use by the FDA, must be completed no later than 6 weeks after their start date.

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. 

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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.