Southwestern Community Action Council is a private non-profit agency whose mission is to facilitate the social and economic well-being of low-income families in Cabell, Lincoln, Mason, and Wayne counties in West Virginia. We are a leader in the development and provision of a variety of community programs and services provided by qualified, highly trained, client focused staff. Our programs include Early Head Start / Head Start, the Mason County Homeless Shelter, Weatherization Assistance, Case Management / Homemaker Services, Senior Community Services (Mature Worker), and Veteran Supportive Services.
We currently have an opening for a Teacher Assistant for our Head Start/Early Head Start program in Huntington, WV to join our team and achieve great things together.

Pay Details (Subject to Change)
Level I: $11.22/hour Level II: $11.99/hour Level III: $13.10/hour

Level Qualifications
Level I. High school diploma/GED; pre-school experience preferred; must enter Child Development Associate (CDA) class and complete the CDA Certification process. For Assistants in WV Pre-k classrooms: must begin work to obtain WV Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT) credential, and complete Permanent
Authorization within two school years.
Level II. A Child Development Associate (CDA), or state equivalent, certificate. For Teacher Assistants in WV Pre-K Classrooms: must hold an Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT)
Level III. A.A. or advanced Degree in Early Childhood Education or related area. For WV Pre-K classrooms: must obtain WV Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT) credential, Temporary Authorization and complete Permanent Authorization within two school years.

Basic Qualifications
Must meet Level I qualifications. Have the desire to work with young children. Have knowledge of early childhood development. Strong interest in improving self and community. Self-motivated with ability to work without direct supervision. Writing skills. Valid driver’s license with safe driving record or state ID. Must pass drug screen and background check.
For WV Pre-K classroom Teacher Assistants: The Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT) Authorization must be immediately obtained. The Teacher Assistant must obtain Permanent Authorization within two school years of hire. The Temporary Authorization can only be renewed once, per WVBE Policy 2525.

Preferred Qualifications
Level II or Level III qualifications

Position Details (This is a sampling of duties and responsibilities of this position)
Attain an understanding of the connection between improving parent/family engagement and enhancing child development and school readiness. Responsible for the health & safety of enrolled children. Actively participate and work with teacher in planning, developing and implementing a developmentally appropriate education plan for children. Encourage families to become engaged with school readiness activities. Assist in developing & implementing lesson plans to meet each child’s needs, interests, learning styles, and individual goals. Assist in assessing individual developmental progress. Assist in home visitation & parent teacher conferences. Maintain center, with the teacher and center team members, in such a manner as to assure compliance with fire, safety and health standards. Assist the Teacher is all areas of classroom operations.

Benefits
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Life Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan. Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage Options. Summers off.

Application Process
Interested applicants will need to submit an agency application by visiting www.scacwv.org or calling 304-525-5151. EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.22 - $13.10 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT) (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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