Quick Guide: How to Become Qualified as a Lead ECE Teacher Part 2 🎒 (Pennsylvania)
Part 1: Clearances and Background Checks
If you already have up-to-date clearances (completed within the last 3 years) for steps 1-6, please upload pdf files to the Onboarding Portal.
Step 1: Sign National Sex Offender Registry Verification (This was sent to you in a separate email through ZohoSign)
Your HelloSubs Recruiter will file this paperwork with the state for you. You will be mailed the results when it is completed. Please take a picture/scan and upload to the Onboarding Portal.
Step 3: Schedule and complete Your FBI Fingerprint Clearance
Step 4: Schedule and complete your Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History Clearance (PATCH)
Step 5: Have you lived outside of Pennsylvania within the last FIVE (5) years? If YES, follow the instructions within this article. If NO, continue to Step 6.
Step 6: Do you already have a Child Care Staff Health Assessment that has been completed in the last year? Upload a copy to the Onboarding Portal as you may be able to skip this step! IF NOT: Download, print, and get the Health Check form signed by a health care professional.
Where does HelloSubs suggest I go for my health evaluation?
- Minute-clinic at a Local Pharmacy, such as CVS or Rite Aide
- For applicants in Philadelphia, low-cost providers can be found here
Need more information on the health check? Visit this article.
Part 2: Early Childhood Trainings
Step 8: Complete Pediatric CPR Training
- For a list of approved providers, please follow this link
- While an Adult CPR Course is beneficial, there must be a Pediatric Component to the course in order to qualify
Step 9: Complete Fire Safety Training
- This training must be done in-person or online through an approved provider. To find and register for a course, please search for "Fire Safety Training" using this link here
Step 10: AFTER you complete five (5) worked days, email the receipts for your out-of-pocket expenses (background checks, CPR, health evaluation, trainings) to support@hellosubs.co with your full name. Approved reimbursements are paid on the next applicable pay cycle. If your market is running a new-hire or fast-start bonus, that bonus is paid instead of this reimbursement and covers these same costs.
Step 11: Complete Mandatory Reporter Training (First 45 days of work)
- Course can be completed online through the Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center. All candidates must complete the state-required Mandatory Reporter Training within their first 45 days of employment. The training reviews proper protocol on how to report instances of abuse or neglect in the classroom.