Teacher Assistant/Driver

CL b26e2053 4b41 46e1 ad40 428e12af00c0; Independence (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Accident, critical illness & hospital/

15 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Job summary

People Incorporated of Virginia is seeking a Teacher Assistant/Driver for the Child and Family Development program across Abingdon Head Start and Bristol Head Start/Early Head Start centers. The role supports the classroom teacher, delivers direct educational services and health assessments to children, and serves as bus monitor on a regular basis.

The successful candidate will have at least three months of classroom experience with children, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Minimum of three months classroom experience working with children.
• High school diploma or GED required; early childhood credential preferred.
• Valid drivers license with excellent driving record and reliable transportation required.
• CDA required within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support the classroom teacher and deliver direct educational services and health assessments to children.
• Ride bus as bus monitor on a regular basis.
• Conduct data entry and complete documentation.

Skills

Classroom experience with children

Ability to work with diverse families

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA Credential (within 2 years)

Job description

People Incorporated of Virginia is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Teacher Assistant/Driver for the Child and Family Development program at our Abingdon Head Start and Bristol Head Start and Early Head Start Center. Position provides support to classroom teacher and direct educational services and health assessments to children; rides bus as bus monitor on a regular basis. Conducts data entry and completes documentation. A minimum of three months classroom experience working with children required. A high school diploma/GED is required; early childhood credential preferred as well as a valid driver's license, excellent driving record and reliable transportation also required. CDA required within two years of hire.

We believe in changing our communities for the better-- and together, we can make a difference. Your work at People Incorporated will contribute to our vision of building futures and realizing dreams for clients and their families. You might be a good fit to work with us of:

• Making a difference in your career is important to you.
• You want to work alongside other caring professionals who are dedicated to improving their communities.
• You prefer a casual work environment.
• You want to work for an organization that provides you with strong benefits and ample vacation time.

Benefits include:

• a 403(b) retirement plan
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans
• Employees also receive 15 paid holidays and a very generous paid time off program.

People Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a smoke/drug free workplace. TDD Relay Services 1-800-828-1120.

Position is open until filled.

Monday through Friday; 7 am to 3:30 pm

40 hours/week