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Teachers and other staff members find Head Start a rewarding career opportunity in which they can make a real contribution to the future of children. They also enjoy the collegial and nurturing atmosphere Head Start programs provide. Positions include teachers and teacher aides, family services, program administrators and coordinators, food service workers and bus drivers.
Current Job Vacancies
Monticello Area Community Action Agency
Education Manager
MACAA Head Start is searching for a full-time Education Manager who is responsible for planning, administration and implementation of the Early Childhood Development Service Area for multi-centered regional preschool program (Charlottesville, Albemarle, Louisa, Fluvanna, and Nelson). Supervises classroom teachers, assistant teachers, education support specialist and substitute teaching staff. Represents Head Start in the early childhood community and professional organizations.
Requires strong organizational and management skills and experience in a preschool setting. Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field. Requires a physical, TB test and criminal background check.
Please send a resume and cover letter to HR@macaa.org of 1025 Park Street, Charlottesville ,VA 22901 by March 9, 2012.
Northern Virginia Family Service
Center Manager
The Center Manager of Head Start plans, organizes, implements, and coordinates services of the child development center, exercising independent judgment and decision-making authority, including budget, policies, procedures, and staff supervision. The Manager will create and maintain a strong working relationship with parents. The Manager is expected to represent the Agency positively in the community, interpreting Agency services to other agencies and public groups. The Manager of Head Start is responsible for growth, compliance and quality of service of the Center.
Assistant Center Manager
The Assistant Center Manager of Head Start supports the Center Manager in planning, organizing, implementing, and coordinating services of the child development center. The Assistant Center Manager supervises the transportation staff and extended day teaching staff, and is expected to act in the absence of the Center Manager. The incumbent is expected to create and maintain a strong working relationship with parents and represent the Agency positively to the community. The Assistant Center Manger of Head Start is responsible for supporting the Center Manager in the growth, compliance and quality of service of the Center.
Higher Horizons
To apply for either position below, email cover letter and resume to humanresources@higherhorizons.org by Jan. 17, 2012
For more information about the organization, please visit our website www.higherhorizons.org
Higher Horizons is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.
Head Start Assistant Teacher
Higher Horizons Head Start Program in Falls Church is seeking a responsible individual to assist the Lead Teacher of a preschool class of 18-20 children, 3 – 5 years of age, in planning and implementing classroom activities. Must be a mature, self starter and have the ability to work closely with other members of the Head Start team.
Requirements:
- Preschool CDA (Child Development Associate Credential – OR – 2 or 4 year degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English (oral and written)
- Bilingual proficiency is a plus
- Must be able to successfully pass a Criminal & Child Abuse Background check
- Must provide 2 current professional reference letters
- Must successfully pass a physical examination and a TB test.
Early Head Start Lead Teacher
The position of EHS Lead Teacher works closely with the Early Head Start Manager to monitor the center to ensure childcare licensing standards are implemented, contact substitute teachers for classroom coverage as needed, provide leadership for staff in the absence of the Early Head Start Manager. The EHS Lead Teacher must plan and implement daily developmental activities and adapt curriculum to address and meet individual goals for the infants and toddlers while implementing the Primary Caregiver System of care for infants and toddlers; plan and implement daily activities for children with disabilities which pertains to their Individual Family Service Plan; maintain a daily log for each child in the classroom, which includes liquid and solid intake, sleep, urine and bowel patterns, as well as changes in the child’s behavior; maintain an organized record keeping system for the classroom and act in accordance with the established system of communication with the Family Services unit. The EHS Lead Teacher will also be responsible for supervising 4 teaching staff (two classrooms), monitoring teaching staff implementing The Creative Curriculum in the classroom setting and conducting one classroom observation once a month and provide feedback to teaching staff.
Requirements:
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development with a focus on Infant and Toddler Development
- Must be able to successfully pass a Criminal & Child Abuse Background check
- Must provide 2 current professional reference letters
- Must successfully pass a physical examination and a TB test.
New River Community Action Head Start
FOR ALL JOBS LISTED Below
NRCA jobs site -- NRCA employment application and job descriptions for each position are listed on website. Starting wage depends upon qualifications. Experience in a state-licensed preschool or Head Start program and proven ability to communicate and work well with children.
Bilingual desired but not required. Additional compensation for Bilingual (Spanish/English).
Applicants needing assistance should contact (e-mail: swest@nrcaa.org) the Human Resources Manager in Radford or call 540-633-5133, ext. 415.
Separate application/resume for each position and indicate which position for which applying. EOE/AA
Below is a re-advertisment for a job posting at New River Community Action. Previous applicants remain under consideration and do not need to re-apply.
SCORE OUTREACH SPECIALIST – Montgomery/Radford
Full-time; 40 hrs/wk.
Smart Beginnings NRV Service Coordination, Outreach, Referral, Eligibility (SCORE)
Provides creative outreach to referral sources for at-risk and low-income pregnant women and parents who may be in need of home visiting or other health or parenting services.
Bachelor's Degree in human services or related field preferred.
Beginning wage range: $12.10-13.22/hr. plus benefits. Additional compensation for Bilingual (Spanish/English).
Possession of valid driver's license and good driving record required.
Apply at or send resume to NRCA, 1093 East Main St, Radford, VA 24141; Fax: (540) 633-2585; e-mail: swest@nrcaa.org.
Application deadline: Feb. 13, 2012, 5PM or until position filled. EOE/AA
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