Early Head Start Child Development Assistant- Engle Education Center

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester County Intermediate Unit in West Grove, PA, seeks an Early Head Start Child Development Assistant for a 260-day schedule to work with infants and toddlers. The role supports planning activities and assisting the teacher under supervision in Engle Education Center.

Requirements include a CDA or Associate Degree (or willingness to attain CDA within one year), childcare experience, and clearances. Salary ranges from $17.91 to $23.49 per hour, with placement on the scale based on experience.

Qualifications

• CDA or Associates Degree required; CDA within one year encouraged.
• Experience in childcare/preschool setting preferred.
• Bilingual/Bicultural preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Child Development Specialist in planning and executing early childhood activities.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with adults and children.
• Assist the teacher in caring for children.

Skills

Childcare experience

Bilingual/Bicultural

Education

CDA or Associate Degree

Willing to attain CDA within one year

Job description

A anticipated vacancy for a full-time Early Head Start Child Development Assistant position exists within the Early Head Start Program in the Division of Student Services of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. This is a 260 day position, working with infants and toddlers, and will be located in West Grove, PA.

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, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.

Qualifications:

• CDA or Associates Degree, or willingness to attain CDA within one year required


• Previous experience working in a childcare/preschool setting preferred


• Bilingual/Bicultural preferred


• Current (within one year) State Criminal, Child Abuse & FBI Fingerprint, NSOR Clearance clearances required


• Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire)


• Two professional written letters of reference

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:

PRJ, HS2, $17.91 - $23.49/hr.

Placement on scale based on years of experience*

Location:

CCIU Engle Education Center

107 Schoolhouse Rd, West Grove, PA 19390

Schedule:

8.0 hours per day; 5 days per week; 260 days a year

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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 484-237-5085.