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Position: Classroom Assistant Substitute
Location: All CenClear Preschool Centers focusing on the Centre County area

Travel (Required): Must be able to travel to any CenClear Preschool Center within Centre and Clearfield Counties to provide coverage.

Employment Type: Full-time hourly role, Monday-Friday, 8 hours a day, following a 187-day work calendar.

Pay: $14.21 per hour

About CenClear
At CenClear, our mission is to improve lives through high-quality early childhood and behavioral health services for all ages. Serving over sixteen counties in Pennsylvania, we are committed to fostering growth and wellbeing in individuals, families, and communities. We take pride in being a trusted provider and a top employer, recognized for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

Why Work at CenClear?

Our core values guide everything we do:

• Teamwork: We believe in unity, collaboration, and the power of working together.
• Change & Innovation: We embrace new ideas to drive continuous improvement.
• Respect & Compassion: Every person is treated with dignity in a safe, caring environment.
• Integrity: We operate with honesty, fairness, and trust.
• Resilience: We encourage self-awareness, self-care, and meaningful relationships.
• Wellbeing: We care deeply about our employees' physical, emotional, and economic health.
• Community Commitment: We collaborate and advocate with and for our communities.

About the Role:

As a Classroom Assistant Substitute, you will support the growth and development of preschool-aged children (3-5 years old) by stepping in when lead teachers or support staff are unavailable. Your presence helps create a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment that prepares children for future success.

What You'll Do:

• Provide coverage across all CenClear Preschool locations (travel required; mileage/time reimbursed per policy)
• Work 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) during the school year, following the 187-day school calendar; daily schedule may vary based on classroom needs
• Upholds the seven commitments of the Sanctuary model of care.
• Leads the classroom in the absence of the lead teacher and assists when support staff is unavailable.
• Implement the Creative Curriculum for Preschool and develop lesson plans as needed.
• Sets and updates individual goals for children and families.
• Coordinates and supervises classroom staff, including aides and assistants.
• Ensures confidentiality according to agency policy.
• Documents daily attendance and completes behavior incident reports.
• Follows Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) practices and all classroom protocols from the Early Childhood Handbook.
• Engages with parents professionally, including communication via Class Dojo.
• Collaborate with co-workers for planning activities, parent training, and field trips.
• Maintains a professional image and positive relationships with co-workers, school district staff, families, and community members.
• Completes a minimum of 24 training hours annually and participates in required meetings and training courses.
• Aligns practices with PA Early Learning Standards and the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
• Participates in public relations events for at least 7.5 hours annually.
• Develops and follows a Self-Care and Safety Plan.
• Completes additional duties as assigned, ensuring services are equitable and culturally sensitive.
• Adheres to school district policies, agency memos, and all guidelines in the Early Childhood Handbook.
• Engages in monthly supervision meetings with a supervisor.

What We're Looking For:

• Individuals must have or be willing to obtain the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential with hire. This training is paid for by CenClear.
• If an individual does not have a CDA they must be willing to attend the Highly Qualified training while pursuing a CDA
• Willingness and ability to travel to any CenClear Preschool Center within Centre and Clearfield Counties as needed to provide coverage.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to network and collaborate with team members.
• Knowledge of Early Head Start and Head Start regulations.
• Knowledge of child development and early childhood education.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles; health, safety and nutrition principles, family dynamics, communicating and motivating adults, community resources and how to link families to these resources.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must obtain the following clearances prior to hire: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History, FBI Criminal History, and Mandated Reporting Certificate
• Physical ability to perform classroom duties (e.g., lift 50 lbs, sit on the floor, climb stairs, operate cleaning equipment, participate in activities)

Perks You'll Love:

• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (cost shared)
• Vacation/Sick Leave
• Paid Planning Time
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Retirement Plan - 401(k) with company match up to 7% based on employee deferment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (includes immediate family members)
• 18% discount on Verizon cell phone services
• Flexible Work Schedule (if position qualifies)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition/Course Reimbursement for applicable coursework
• Student Loan Forgiveness (if position meets PSLF and LRP program requirements)
• Technology and Software Discounts available

Ready to Make a Difference? Join us in fulfilling our vision: To be the employer and provider of choice in our communities. Apply Now!

CenClear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.