Head Start Preschool Assistants

Vacancies exist for full-time Head Start Preschool Assistants within the Head Start Program in the Division of Student Services of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. This is a 190 day position, working with preschoolers, and we have locations at our Coatesville, Octorara, and Phoenixville locations. Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU. At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach. We strive to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don't wait - apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow. Qualifications: CDA or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Edcuation Previous exprience working in a childcare/preschool setting preferred Bilingual/Bicultural preferred Current (within one year) police, child abuse & FBI Fingerprint clearances required Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire) NSOR Clearance If hired without an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA, employees must fulfill an educational requirement to obtain their CDA within 2 years of hire Duties & Responsibilities: To assist the Child Development Specialist in planning and executing early childhood activities Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with adults and children Assist the teacher in carrying out the duties of caring for children Salary Range: PRJ, $16.90 to $22.18 per hour; based on years of experience Schedule: 7.5 hours per day; 5 days per week; 190 days a year Project Staff Benefits: Excellent medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage at minimal cost to employee If medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage is not needed, generous opt-out payments available Life insurance in amount of 2.5x annual salary paid by CCIU Long-term disability insurance effective 31st day of illness/injury Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System Worker's Compensation New employees acrrue 10 sick days, and 2 personal days annually RS Equal Opportunity Employer Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at .