Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. has been serving the community for over 55 years. As part of the Community Action Network, STEP has a long history of providing programs to support needs identified through its Community Assessment. Being a part of STEP, makes you part of something much bigger - people helping people and building stronger communities! Are you desiring to make a positive impact on peoples' lives?

*Interested applicants should view the full job description and fill out our online application at https://www.stepcorp.org/careers-service/

Summary Description:

Provides full-time support and coverage to the Early Head Start program as determined by the Infant Toddler Services Manager and the Home-based Manager. Job duties will be performed at various locations based on program needs. Provides specific support to a teacher on a temporary basis, or replaces teacher or home visitor during absence or short-term vacancy. Establishes and maintains positive and productive partnerships with pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and their families; collaborates with community partners and Head Start staff. Assures services comply with the Head Start Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, the Maternal Infant Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV), and other applicable regulations and laws. Adheres to early learning and family support principles.

Requirements:

• Acquire and maintain Parents as Teachers certification;
• Computer training and/or documented proficiency with popular word processing, spreadsheet, and database software; experience with and/or training in Microsoft Office products particularly Word, Excel, and Access are preferred;
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, National Sex Offender Registry check prior to hire; and Motor Vehicle Record check;
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two doses of Pfizer or Moderna, or one dose of Johnson & Johnson) and provide proof of vaccination status, unless there is an approved medical or religious exemption
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training completed within 90 days of hire;
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation available daily, with appropriate insurance coverage;
• Current PedFACTS (Pediatric 1stAid) and CPR certification;
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions without health restrictions, including the ability to stand, walk or sit for long periods of time; lift and carry up to thirty pounds; have unrestricted use of the upper and lower body, corrected or uncorrected hearing and vision within normal ranges, and a clear speaking voice; and, other abilities necessary to ensure child safety in the classroom, other group areas, and when in the community, such as, but not limited to, the following:
• Ability to bend, squat, reach, kneel, and climb stairs;
• Ability to move from a sitting to standing position quickly, safely, and without difficulty;
• Ability to chase an eloping child;
• Ability to join the children's active play including jumping and running indoors and outdoors; and,
• Ability to assist children with diapering, toileting, and change of clothing requiring lifting, bending, and squatting.
• Physical examination prior to hire;
• Tuberculosis test prior to hire;
• Nontraditional work hours, as required, including but not limited to evenings and weekends; and,
• Job-related training, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Adult Education, or related field with infant/toddler content or a willingness to complete infant/toddler training; or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, preferably an Infant/Toddler CDA;
• Minimum of one year of experience working with adults and preschool children; h me visiting and infant/toddler experience preferred; and,
• Bilingual English--Spanish desirable.

STEP Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.