Head Start Preschool Assistant- Engle Education Center

A vacancy currently exists 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 in Phoenixville, 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.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!Duties & Responsibilities:To assist the Child Development Specialist in planning and executing early childhood activitiesEstablish and maintain an effective working relationship with adults and childrenAssist the teacher in carrying out the duties of caring for childrenQualifications:CDA or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Edcuation required within 2 years of hirePrevious exprience working in a childcare/preschool setting strongly preferredBilingual/Bicultural preferredCurrent (within one year) police, child abuse & FBI Fingerprint clearances required upon hireClearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire)NSOR Clearance upon hireIf 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*Salary Range:PRJ, Based on years of experience in a relevant positionThe Head Start pay scale is broken down below for reference:0 - 4 yrs experience = $17.915 - 10 yrs experience = $19.0111 - 16 yrs experience = $20.1417 - 22 yrs experience = $21.2523 - 28 yrs experience = $22.3829 - 35 yrs experience = $23.49Schedule:7.5 hours per day (8 AM - 3:30 PM); 5 days per week; 190 days a yearProject Staff Benefits:Excellent medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage at minimal cost to employeeIf medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage is not needed, generous opt-out payments availableLife insurance in amount of 2.5x annual salary paid by CCIULong-term disability insurance effective 31st day of illness/injuryRetirement through PSERS, PA\'s Public School Employees Retirement SystemWorker\'s CompensationNew employees acrrue 10 sick days, and 2 personal days annuallyLBEqual Opportunity EmployerChester 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.