IN-HOUSE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Assistant Teacher
(*with Custodial Responsibilities)
(**with Bus Aide Responsibilities)
or
Community Collaborative Classroom Assistant Teacher
(*with Custodial Responsibilities)
(**with Bus Aide Responsibilities)
Department/Program: Head Start
Classification: Hourly, Part Year/Part Time
Description: Responsible for assisting in implementation of service areas as outlined in the Program Plans under the guidance of the Teacher.
Education/Experience:
- A minimum of High School Diploma or GED/TASC (Testing Assessing Secondary Completion) and possess or currently enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA credential to be completed within two (2) years; or
- A minimum of High School Diploma or GED/TASC (Testing Assessing Secondary Completion) and possess or currently enrolled in the West Virginia Apprenticeship for Child Development Specialist (ACDS) to be completed within two (2) years; or
- A minimum of High School Diploma or GED/TASC (Testing Assessing Secondary Completion) and possess or currently enrolled in WV Learns Early Childhood Online Learning Series to be completed within two (2) years; or
- Possess or currently enrolled in a program leading to an Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree within two (2) years from an accredited college/university:
- Associate Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood, Occupational Development with emphasis in Child Development or Early Childhood; or
- Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood, Preschool, Child Development and Family Studies, Early Childhood Special Education, or an Early Education Field;
Or
- A minimum of High School Diploma or GED/TASC (Testing Assessing Secondary Completion) Enroll in WV Learns Early Childhood Online Learning Series immediately upon hire to be completed within two (2) years.
- A minimum of one (1) year teaching experience preferred.
License/Training/Certifications: An agreement must be signed to obtain a Temporary or Permanent Authorization and complete one of the above credentials within 2 years.
Skills: Ability to follow directions and carry out assigned duties without direct supervision; experience with preschool children; understanding of and ability to relate to three and four year olds and their parents; planning and organizational abilities; oral and written communication skills; accurate record keeping and reporting skills.
Job Requirement: Work hours as assigned by Children/County Services Supervisor; occasional evening/weekend hours and overnight travel as required; valid drivers license; safe driving record; adequate insurance coverage if vehicle needed for on the job use; criminal background check; Protective Services Record Check; initial Health Assessment and required updates; annual TB Risk Assessment or TB screening by Mantoux method; first aid card; CPR card; food handlers card; and complete application for Career Pathway Registry (STARS) along with application for Trainer Registry.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, drive an automobile, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 15 pounds.
Duty Station: Marion County
Salary: $9.07-$9.49/hourly
Apply: Applications are available at North Central WV Community Action offices (www.ncwvcaa.org) or any Head Start center. Please return completed application and resume to:
Roberta DeMarco, Children Services Supervisor
Marion Head Start
1304 Goose Run Road
Fairmont WV 26554
Phone: 304-363-3311
Closing Date: September 14, 2017
NORTH CENTRAL WV COMMUNITY ACTION – HEAD START is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
