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At Columbia Child Development Program, we take pride in providing quality child care and educational services, as well as being a great place to work and grow.
​Here's how you can become part of the team!
All employees are required to complete the following:
Application for Employment
F.B.I. Clearances
- Child Care
- Head Start
Pennsylvania State Police Clearance
Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
Tuberculosis (T.B.) Test
Health Assessment
Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training
NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry Verification)
All applicants should provide a:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Completed Application

Currently Advertised Positions

Behavior Support Staff - Bloomsburg Children's Center - Full year
POSITION TYPE: Part-time, Non-Exempt, and Benefits Eligible (only for 30+ hours)
SUPERVISORY CONTROL: Mental Health Manager       
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Regular hours of work are Monday through Friday, schedule TBD. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
  • To be an integral part of the classroom team, providing behavioral support to enhance each individual child’s social emotional growth.
  • Provide behavioral strategies to help strengthen the children’s social emotional skills and improve their ability to learn and be successful in the classroom and beyond.
  • Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Be able to kneel, stoop, bend, reach, and sit on the floor on a daily basis.
  • Travel is not typically expected but may arise as job duties demand.

SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
  • Understand and work to achieve the goals, philosophy, and objectives of Head Start and Childcare.
  • Assist children in learning appropriate social emotional skills by planning Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) activities to intentionally teach children social emotional skills, as well as using naturally occurring situations in the classroom as teaching moments.
  • Implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) strategies with children exhibiting challenging behaviors in the classroom using one-on-one support on an as needed basis.
  • Work closely with the classroom staff as part of the team to help develop and implement individual behavior plans.
  • Meet with the classroom staff on a weekly basis to discuss children’s progress and how to best meet their needs in the classroom.
  • Attend all PBIS staff meetings and monthly teamings as needed.
  • Keep confidential any matters pertaining to a child or family involved with Head Start.
  • Be punctual and dependable in attendance.
  • Help maintain current inventory of PBIS materials and equipment.
  • Be an advocate for Head Start in the community.
  • Maintain frequent communications with the Mental Health Manager.
  • Attend trainings and staff meetings provided by Head Start.

Requirements: High School diploma with at least one year experience working with young children. Behavioral health training and/or experience preferred.  
Assistant Group Supervisor (Floater) - Bloomsburg, PA - Full-Time
POSITION TYPE: Full-time and Benefits Eligible 
SUPERVISORY CONTROL: Group Supervisor/Child Care Manager
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Regular hours of work are Monday through Friday, typically 9:30am-5:30pm. 
37.5 hours per week for 52 weeks.  

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Carry out the daily activities under the guidance and supervision of the group supervisor. Be responsible for the planning and executing of a program for children in-line with the philosophy of the program and the highest goals for early childhood education. In accordance with the philosophy of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff in the agency and demonstrate a positive attitude towards all clients and other persons with whom you come in contact during the course of your job. Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Be able to kneel, stoop, bend, reach, and sit on the floor on a daily basis. 

SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
  • Learn, understand and cooperate with the philosophy and curriculum of the program.
  • In conjunction with the Group Supervisor, plan and prepare developmentally appropriate activities to enhance the individual development of each child.  
  • Be a positive model for aides, work study students, substitutes, volunteers and others working with the children.
  • Maintain records or reports that are necessary for the children or the program. This includes, but not limited to, lesson plans, attendance sheets, developmental assessments, take home notes for parents, accident reports, anecodotals, etc. Give reports to the appropriate person for filing.
  • Complete developmental assessments three times a year for each child.
  • Hold parent/teacher conferences three times a year to review developmental assessments and when requested by parent or when need arises.
  • Maintain daily open communication with parents (newsletters, parent bulletin board, take home papers, phone calls).
  • Participate in parent functions. Encourage parent involvement in parent activities such as Parent’s Night Out, Valentine Tea, Summer Social, and the Parent Breakfast, etc.
  • In the absence of the Group Supervisor, assume responsibility for the daily operation of the classroom.
  • Be responsible for administering medication, insuring that permission slips for medication and medication logs are properly completed and given to the appropriate person for filing.
  • Be responsible for notifying parents when a child is ill and arrange with the parent a suitable pick up time.
  • Maintain up-to-date first aid, Emergency Plan training, CPR certification, fire training, and water safety training as needed.
  • Evaluate the aides directly under his/her supervision according to the procedures as outlined in the Personnel Handbook.
  • Supervise closely and interact with children in all activity areas, inside and outside, with an appropriate sense of accountability. Assist children to be self- reliant and to relate to others.
  • Keep in mind the individual development of each child; work toward social, nutritional, physical, emotional and cognitive goals appropriate to each individual child’s needs.
  • Supervise and help direct the activities of aides, substitutes, volunteers, work study students, and others working with children.
  • Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment. Keep materials in good repair and stored in a safe orderly fashion.
  • Be familiar with licensing regulations as specified by DPW, and be responsible for the program’s compliance of these and/or bring to the Child Care Coordinator’s attention.
  • Attend meetings with Group Supervisor to bring forward issues, concerns, ideas, and problems.
  • Attend 24 hours of training annually and make use of appropriate training as required, which may be occasional night or weekend training.
  • Be familiar with NAEYC regulations and be responsible for the program’s compliance of these regulations.
  • Be familiar with STARS regulations and be responsible for the program’s compliance of these regulations.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures.
  • Participate in monthly staff meetings.
  • Maintain an up-to-date Professional Development Record (PDR).
  • Maintain daily health routines with the children, including brushing teeth and hand washing.
  • Participate in two professional developmental activities annually.
  • Be responsible for the assigned computer hardware and software. Perform regular maintenance functions and other duties as outlined in the agency’s written procedure on computer systems.
  • Carry out any additional duties as assigned by the Group Supervisor and/or child Care Coordinator for the efficient operation of the child care program.

Requirements:
A high school diploma or a GED certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field; OR a high school diploma or a GED certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and one year of experience with children. OR a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and two years experience working with children.  
Group Supervisor School Age/Floater - Bloomsburg, PA - Full-Time
POSITION TYPE: Full-time and Benefits Eligible 
SUPERVISORY CONTROL: Child Care Manager
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Regular hours of work are Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. 37.5-40 hours per week for 52 weeks per year.  

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Responsible for planning and executing a program for children in line with the program’s philosophy and the highest goals for early childhood education. In accordance with the philosophy of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff in the agency and demonstrate a positive attitude towards all clients and other persons with whom you come in contact during the course of your job. Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Be able to kneel, stoop, bend, reach, and sit on the floor daily. Travel is not typically expected but may arise as job duties demand. 

SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
  • Understand and work to achieve the goals, mission, philosophy, and objectives of the program.
  • Plan developmentally appropriate activities based on the current curriculum to enhance the individual development of each child.
  • Ensure developmental screening and developmental assessments are completed and set up individualized goals for each child with specific activities.
  • Meet with parents to discuss the results of developmental screenings and assessments, and as other concerns arise.
  • Be a positive model for subordinates and others working with children.
  • Maintain records or reports that are necessary for the children or the program. This includes, but is not limited to, lesson plans, attendance sheets, developmental assessments, developmental screenings, take home notes for parents, accident reports, newsletters, incident reports, anecdotals, etc. Give reports to appropriate person for filing.
  • Maintain daily open communication with parents (phone calls, email, take home papers, EZSmiles, etc.).
  • Participate in parent functions.
  • In the absence of the Child Care Coordinator, bring questions and concerns to Administrator’s attention as needed. Rearrange staff when necessary to meet ratio.
  • Maintain up-to-date clearances, NSOR, and health physical.
  • Instruct, lead, and supervise subordinates. Evaluate the assistants and classroom aides directly under your supervision.
  • Supervise children closely. Count the number of children frequently and know how many children are in your group and which children you are responsible for at all times. 
  •  Interact with children in all activities to further learning experiences and to meet individual goals.
  • Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment. Keep materials in good repair and stored in a safe orderly fashion. Assume the responsibility for the classroom’s appearance and share housekeeping chores with other staff members.
  • Be familiar with licensing regulations as specified by DHS. Be familiar with STARS and NAEYC regulations and be responsible for the program’s compliance of these regulations.
  • Attend trainings required by the program.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures
  • Participate in staff meetings.
  • Maintain frequent communication with co-workers and Child Care Coordinator.
  • Keep confidential any matters pertaining to a child and/or family involved with the program.
  • Be responsible for the assigned computer hardware and software. Perform regular maintenance functions and other duties as outlined in the agency’s written procedure on computer systems.
  • Carry out any additional duties as assigned by the Child Care Coordinator for the efficient operation of the childcare program.
Requirements:
Group Supervisor I-A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field.
​Group Supervisor I-A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field and one-year experience with children. 
Group Supervisor II-an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and two years’ experience with children.
Group Supervisor II-an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and three years experience with children.  
COLUMBIA CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS AN 
​EQUAL ​OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All applicants for employment shall fully disclose any criminal convictions or any charges that are still pending at the time of application. Records of any arrest that did not result in conviction do not have to be disclosed. Such disclosure will not automatically eliminate the applicant from consideration, as cases will be individually measured depending upon the type of position for which the applicant is applying and the nature of the conviction or charges.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. 

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. 
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To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 
mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 
fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 
email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov 
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.