What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT TEACHER – Punxsutawney Head Start position at Jefferson-Clarion Head Start, Inc.?
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Assistant Teacher assists in providing developmentally appropriate educational activities by helping to provide individual attention, instruction, and supervision for the children in the classroom, preparation of material and activities, preparation and serving of meals, and assume responsibility for clean-up activities.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Level A – Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree OR Baccalaureate degree with Certification in Early Childhood Education OR Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree
Level B – Child Development Associate Credential.
Level C – Enrolled in a program leading to an Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree; OR enrolled in a Child Development Associate Credential program to be completed within 2 years.
Entry Level: $14.36 – $15.72 per hour – or commensurate with experience
Part Time Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Benefits include: Paid holidays, paid individual health care coverage, Vision, Annual and Sick Leave, Aflac Options, Family-friendly work environment, Summers off
Anticipated Start Date: August 10, 2026
Location: Punxsutawney, PA
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid PA driver’s license, and have Act 34, 151 & 114 clearances & National Sex Offender Registry Verification at time of hire.
Please submit a cover letter, resume AND Employment Application either online, by email to info@jcheadstart.com or by mail to Jefferson-Clarion Head Start, Inc., 18 Western Ave. Suite C, Brookville, PA 15825.
For our Employment Application or more information:
- visit our agency website at
- call 814-849-3660 ext. 0
- email info@jcheadstart.com
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE
Salary : $14 - $16