Early Childhood Trainings and Resources for Assistant Group Supervisor Level Teachers (Pennsylvania)

Early childhood education can be a challenging, yet rewarding experience! In order to be eligible to sub at some of our preschools in Pennsylvania, you will need to complete the following requirements: 

1. Complete the Better Kid Care Introductory Course (10 Hours)

1. Step 1:
   
1. Create an account with the Penn State Extension Portal: https://od.bkc.psu.edu/user/sign_in
2. Step 2:
   
1. Search for "Get Started with Center-Based Care - Revised 2022"
   
3. Step 3
   
1. Finish the course and receive your completion certificate!

Once you complete the course, email your Recruitment Consultant with proof!  **If you have already completed this course and it is available through your PD Registry, then please send a screenshot of your completed PD Registry Courses.

​2. Complete Fire and Safety Training

3. If you meet the requirements for Assistant Group Supervisor, then it will be required to complete an in-person CPR Course in order to be left alone with the children.  

1. For a list of approved providers, please follow this link: https://www.pakeys.org/firstaid-cpr/
   
2. Please scan or take a picture of your CPR Certificate and send it to your Recruitment Consultant
   
3. Please retain your receipt - after completion of 10 days in the classroom, you may request reimbursement by contacting support@hellosubs.co

For assistance getting this completed, email support@hellosubs.co.  

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