Early Head Start Child Development Assistant- Early Discovery Center
An 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, located in West Chester.
At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day. We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals who help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders contributing to a better Chester County and beyond.
Qualifications
- CDA or Associate’s 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Pay
$17.91 - $23.49/hr. Placement on scale based on years of experience.
Schedule
- 8.0 hours per day
- 5 days per week
- 260 days a year
Location
CCIU Early Discovery Center, 530 E. Union Street, West Chester, PA