Head Start Preschool Assistants- Coatesville (4)

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Chester County Intermediate Unit is seeking a Head Start Preschool Assistant in Coatesville, PA. This full-time role involves working with preschool students, requiring a CDA or Associates Degree within two years. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships are essential. Join a dedicated team to help shape the educational experiences of young children.

Benefits

Excellent medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage

Generous opt-out payments

Life insurance at 2.5x annual salary

Long-term disability insurance

Retirement through PSERS

Accrual of sick and personal days

Qualifications

• CDA or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education required within 2 years of hire.
• Previous experience working in a childcare/preschool setting preferred.
• Current clearances (police, child abuse, FBI) required upon hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bilingual/Bicultural

Effective working relationships

Education

CDA or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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Vacancies currently exist for a full-time Head Start Preschool Assistant 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 at the Gordon Early Literacy Center in Coatesville, 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, 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 required within 2 years of hire
• Previous exprience working in a childcare/preschool setting strongly preferred
• Bilingual/Bicultural preferred
• Current (within one year) police, child abuse & FBI Fingerprint clearances required upon hire
• Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire)
• NSOR Clearance upon hire
  
  

*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, Based on years of experience in a relevant position

The Head Start pay scale is broken down below for reference:

• 0 - 4 yrs experience = $17.30
• 5 - 10 yrs experience = $18.37
• 11 - 16 yrs experience = $19.46
• 17 - 22 yrs experience = $20.53
• 23 - 28 yrs experience = $21.62
• 29 - 35 yrs experience = $22.70
  
  

Schedule

7.5 hours per day (8 AM - 3:30 PM); 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
  
  

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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.

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