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Head Start Associate Teacher

Keystone Human Services
Harrisburg, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026
Capital Area Head Start is seeking Associate Teachers to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families.

As a Head Start Associate Teacher, you will work in collaboration with our inclusive education and support teams to deliver a high-quality, curriculum-based educational program. This includes assisting in developing and implementing lesson plans, approaching child development through family engagement and community partnerships, ensuring the health and safety of children, and maintaining positive outcomes.

Head Start Associate Teachers work 10 months out of the year and enjoy summers off while earning a minimum of $16.60 per hour. Schedules are based on the school year and include 1576 work hours. Additional benefits include a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, and more!

Capital Area Head Start values professional growth and wellbeing. Our team benefits from extensive training and learning opportunities, career development and advancement, tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines, and health and wellness programs.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or ability to obtain the credential within two years of hire
  • Basic computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and learn web based systems
  • Ability to travel to home visits, training, and other locations
  • Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances
  • Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a difference
  • Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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