Frontline Applicant Tracking - Berks County Intermediate Unit

Openings as of 4/1/2025
General Head Start

Head Start Preschool Teacher

JobID: 2191

Position Type:
  General Head Start/Head Start Teacher


Date Posted:
  4/1/2025


Location:
  BCIU Learning Center at Nativity


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Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!

Summary of position:
The teacher is responsible for implementing the curriculum and for providing a safe and secure classroom environment that meets the needs of all participating preschool children in program.

Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
• Implement early childhood curriculum, students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and conduct assessments that are appropriate to the developmental age levels in the class.
• Organize the space in the classroom to make the best use of materials and activities available to provide maximum benefit to the children and maintain safety standards.
• Establish rules appropriate to a child's developmental level using Positive Behavior Support Strategies and exercise authority to handle classroom emergencies.
• Coordinate related services with classroom activities (provide orientation and training for classroom team members).

Qualifications:
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development or related field required/ B.S in Early Childhood Education with ECE certification, preferred.
• Ability to perform the following physical activities:  stoop, run, sit, stand, walk, bend, lift children, carry thirty (30) pounds, be outside in all seasons, be inside, prepare food, hear within normal ranges, and see within normal ranges.
• Ability to work with and relate to young children and families of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work in harmony with administrative, instructional, and non-instructional personnel.
• Experience in an early childhood setting preferred.

Schedule:
7.5 hours/day, 209 days/year

Salary:
Beginning at $27.59/hour (salary based on education level) Per Head Start Salary Scale




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Openings as of 4/1/2025
General Head Start

Head Start Preschool Teacher

JobID: 2192

Position Type:
  General Head Start/Head Start Teacher


Date Posted:
  4/1/2025


Location:
  Learning Center at St. Daniel`s Church


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Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!

Summary of position:
The teacher is responsible for implementing the curriculum and for providing a safe and secure classroom environment that meets the needs of all participating preschool children in program.

Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
• Implement early childhood curriculum, students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and conduct assessments that are appropriate to the developmental age levels in the class.
• Organize the space in the classroom to make the best use of materials and activities available to provide maximum benefit to the children and maintain safety standards.
• Establish rules appropriate to a child's developmental level using Positive Behavior Support Strategies and exercise authority to handle classroom emergencies.
• Coordinate related services with classroom activities (provide orientation and training for classroom team members).

Qualifications:
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development or related field required/ B.S in Early Childhood Education with ECE certification, preferred.
• Ability to perform the following physical activities:  stoop, run, sit, stand, walk, bend, lift children, carry thirty (30) pounds, be outside in all seasons, be inside, prepare food, hear within normal ranges, and see within normal ranges.
• Ability to work with and relate to young children and families of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work in harmony with administrative, instructional, and non-instructional personnel.
• Experience in an early childhood setting preferred.

Schedule:
7.5 hours/day, 209 days/year

Salary:
Beginning at $27.59/hour (salary based on education level) Per Head Start Salary Scale




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Openings as of 4/1/2025
General Head Start

Head Start Teacher Assistant/Paraeducator

JobID: 1763

Position Type:
  General Head Start/Head Start Teacher Assistant/Paraeducator


Date Posted:
  4/1/2025


Location:
  See List Below


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Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!

Summary of position:
The paraeducator assists the teacher in supervising students, in helping plan and implement a curriculum, and in creating an environment which responds to the needs of the students in the classroom. When applicable, assist IEP teams in implementing IEP goals and objectives.

Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
• Help students develop self-help/adaptive skills by actively participating in all phases of mealtime activities, toileting, and dressing activities.
• Monitor activities to ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times.
• Assist in supervising students independently and assist with difficult students under the supervision of the teacher.
• Assist students to participate in daily activities to gain independent skills which are aligned with the Pennsylvania Learning Standards.
• Assist in evaluating individual students and in data collection/recordkeeping. I. Under the direction of the teacher and/or team, work with individual students to address needs identified in an IEP, and participate in activities designed by the teacher/therapist under his/her direction to implement, and collect data on IEP objectives, when applicable.
• Attend meetings and professional development opportunities, and maintain records of such attendance, as required by program and/or supervisor.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or general educational development certification (GED), Associate degree in ECE or current CDA preferred
• One year experience working with preschool aged children, preferred
• Must be willing to obtain CDA within 18 months of employment and maintain current CDA
• Parents of Head Start children are given the first priority, and other priority given to applicants with low income, as determined by federally established poverty guidelines
• The holder of this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance (MA) or other state or federal healthcare program. Clearance as a provider by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is therefore an essential qualification for this position
Locations:
• BCIU Learning Center at the Education Centre
• BCIU Learning Center at Highlands
• BCIU Learning Center at Holy Cross
• BCIU Learning Center at Immanuel
• BCIU Learning Center at Millmont Elementary
• BCIU Learning Center at Nativity
• BCIU Learning Center at St. Luke's
• BCIU Learning Center at St. Paul's
Schedule:
Full-time, 7.5 hours/day, 209 days/year
Salary:
$16.45 - $25.44/hour Per Head Start Salary Scale
 


Attachment(s):
• ECSS Paraeducator_06242024.pdf



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