JOB CLASSIFICATION:  Variable Hour

RATE OF PAY: $12.67 hr., effective July 1, 2023

NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK:  Variable

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR:  12 months

LOCATION:   Tazewell County and Bland/Smyth/Wythe Counties, Virginia

DUTIES: The Substitute is under the direct supervision of the Teacher and is responsible for assisting classroom staff in carrying out daily curriculum, supervision of children, meal preparation, cleaning duties, etc. as needed.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED required; Prefer experience (day care, parenting, working with pre-school children in camp, church settings, or other) in working with pre-school children.

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must submit to Fingerprinting check, Child Protective Services check, Department of Motor Vehicle check, Criminal Background check and submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to lift up to and carry 50 lbs. and this position may require constant or extensive standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, hearing, seeing, speaking, and lifting.

PREFERENCES:  (Current and former Head Start parent, active Agency volunteers, current work experience participants, interns).

HOW TO APPLY:  If in-house applicant, please submit intent to apply by e-mail to HR@clinchvalleycaa.org or mail to CVCA, P.O. Box 188, North Tazewell, VA  24630.

DEADLINE: Applications/e-mails will be accepted until position is filled.

JOB CLASSIFICATION:  Non-Exempt, Full-time

RATE OF PAY:  $18.36 hr. with Bachelor’s Degree; $16.20 hr. without Bachelor’s Degree

NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK:  40 hours per week

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR:  10+ months

LOCATION:  Currently Assigned to Atkins HS Center

DUTIES: The Head Start Teacher is responsible for conducting a classroom in a way that exemplifies the Head Start goals of providing children with educational experiences that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically.  The Teacher works with all service area and classroom staff to ensure successful, nurturing experiences for children in the Center, while recognizing the parents as the most important influences in the lives of their children.  This position requires regular attendance and punctuality as an essential part of the job function.  Works toward ROMA goals;

EDUCATION: Must have a baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education or a baccalaureate or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children. *A related degree (other than early childhood) may include Interdisciplinary Studies, Human Development, Child and Family Development or Psychology. **Transcripts and course descriptions will be reviewed to determine “coursework equivalent”. Equivalent hours can include 120 CDA (Child Development Associate) hours when there is at least five years preschool classroom experience; Prefer one year experience (day care, parenting, working with pre-school children in camp, church settings, or other) in working with pre-school children; Must demonstrate competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate; Must be proficient in oral and written communication skills; Must be willing to learn to care for children with disabilities who may be enrolled in Head Start; Staff must be familiar with the ethnic background, be able to communicate in the language of families in the program and be able to serve and effectively communicate, to the extent feasible, with children and families with limited English proficiency; Must be willing to attend any local or out-of-town overnight training determined necessary by the immediate supervisor, Program Director, or Executive Director;

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: Prefer individual to have First Aid/CPR certifications; Must secure a Commercial Driver’s License;

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must submit to Fingerprinting check, Child Protective Services check, Department of Motor Vehicle check, Criminal Background check, TB and Physical, and Pre-employment Drug/Alcohol screening;

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and this position may require constant or extensive standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, hearing, running, seeing, speaking, and lifting;

PREFERENCES:  (Current and former program parents, active Agency volunteers, current work experience participants, interns are encouraged to apply for jobs for which they are qualified.);

HOW TO APPLY:   Go to www.clinchvalleycaa.org for more information and to submit application.  If you are a current intern, volunteer, or current employee with CVCA, please submit application to CVCA, P.O. Box 188, North Tazewell, VA 24630 or e-mail to HR@clinchvalleycaa.org.

DEADLINE: Until such time the position is filled;

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/DRUG FREE EMPLOYER

JOB CLASSIFICATION:   Non-Exempt, Full-time, 10 months

RATE OF PAY:
Without Associate’s Degree – $12.69 hr.
With CDA – $13.06 hr.
With Associate’s Degree – $13.33 hr.

NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK:  Avg. 44 weeks, 40 hours per week, 10+ months

LOCATION: Currently Assigned to McCready Head Start Center

DUTIES:  The Head Start Teacher’s Aide/Bus Driver is responsible for assisting in conducting a classroom in a way that exemplifies the Head Start goals of providing children with educational experiences that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally, academically, and physically.  S/He works with all components and classroom staff, both individually and as a team member, to ensure successful, nurturing experiences for children in the Center, while recognizing the parents as the most important influences in the lives of their children. Must demonstrate competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate; Staff must be familiar with the ethnic background, be able to communicate in the language of families in the program and be able to serve and effectively communicate, to the extent feasible, with children and families with limited English proficiency. Drive bus routes or ride as a Bus Monitor when needed.  Be able to thoroughly inspect bus inside and outside. Must have an awareness of, knowledge, and experience in the needs of low-income families.  Must be willing to maintain a flexible schedule. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Regular attendance and punctuality is an essential job function. Must be physically able to lift at least 50 pounds;

EDUCATION:  Must at a minimum, have a CDA credential, or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire; and prefer one year experience working with families. Good verbal and written communication skills.  Must have good computer skills.  Must have an awareness of, knowledge, and experience in the needs of low-income families.  Must be willing to maintain a flexible schedule. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.  Must have ability to work with other resource agencies, staff, and families.  Must have valid Driver’s License;

PRIOR TO HIRE:  Must submit to fingerprint check, Sex Offender check, complete a Sworn Disclosure, and reference checks;

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess a CDL learner’s permit and secure a CDL within 90 days of hire. Must possess or secure First Aid/CPR Certification;

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must get TB screening or PPD, Physical, CPS, DMV, and must be proficient in English;

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Ability to lift minimum number of 50 pounds.   This position requires bending, lifting, walking, talking, seeing, sitting, running, speaking, and hearing;

PREFERENCES:  (Current and former Head Start parent, active Agency volunteers, current work experience participants, interns);

DEADLINE: Until such position is filled.

JOB CLASSIFICATION:   Non-Exempt, Full-time, 10 months

RATE OF PAY:
Without Associate’s Degree – $12.79 hr.
With CDA – $13.06 hr.
With Associate’s Degree – $13.33 hr.

NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK:  Avg. 44 weeks, 40 hours per week, 10+ months

LOCATION: Currently Assigned to Camp Joy Start Center

DUTIES:  The Head Start Teacher’s Aide/Bus Driver is responsible for assisting in conducting a classroom in a way that exemplifies the Head Start goals of providing children with educational experiences that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally, academically, and physically.  S/He works with all components and classroom staff, both individually and as a team member, to ensure successful, nurturing experiences for children in the Center, while recognizing the parents as the most important influences in the lives of their children. Must demonstrate competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate; Staff must be familiar with the ethnic background, be able to communicate in the language of families in the program and be able to serve and effectively communicate, to the extent feasible, with children and families with limited English proficiency. Drive bus routes or ride as a Bus Monitor when needed.  Be able to thoroughly inspect bus inside and outside. Must have an awareness of, knowledge, and experience in the needs of low-income families.  Must be willing to maintain a flexible schedule. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Regular attendance and punctuality is an essential job function. Must be physically able to lift at least 50 pounds;

EDUCATION:  Must at a minimum, have a CDA credential, or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire; and prefer one year experience working with families. Good verbal and written communication skills.  Must have good computer skills.  Must have an awareness of, knowledge, and experience in the needs of low-income families.  Must be willing to maintain a flexible schedule. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.  Must have ability to work with other resource agencies, staff, and families.  Must have valid Driver’s License;

PRIOR TO HIRE:  Must submit to fingerprint check, Sex Offender check, complete a Sworn Disclosure, and reference checks;

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess a CDL learner’s permit and secure a CDL within 90 days of hire. Must possess or secure First Aid/CPR Certification;

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must get TB screening or PPD, Physical, CPS, DMV, and must be proficient in English;

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Ability to lift minimum number of 50 pounds.   This position requires bending, lifting, walking, talking, seeing, sitting, running, speaking, and hearing;

PREFERENCES:  (Current and former Head Start parent, active Agency volunteers, current work experience participants, interns);

HOW TO APPLY:  Please go to www.clinchvalleycaa.org and submit application to HR@clinchvalleycaa.org.  If you are a current employee, please email interest to HR@clinchvalleycaa.org;

DEADLINE: Until such position is filled.

JOB CLASSIFICATION:        Non-Exempt, Full-time, 10+ Months

SALARY RANGE:                 Grade 2 (Starting at $12.67 hr.)

SUPERVISED BY:                 Health and Safety Coordinator

SUPERVISES:                        No One

ASSIGNMENT:                       Currently Assigned to Apache Run Center 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 The Cook/Bus Monitor is responsible for guaranteeing that the children are served nutritious, good tasting and appealing meals and snacks by methods that maintain high nutrient levels and that are sanitary; Pick up and deliver meals to the classroom; purchases food and supplies; keeps records required by CACFP. This individual will serve as a Monitor on the Bus.

REQUIRED TRAINING This individual will participate in any training deemed necessary by the program and Coordinator/Director.  Must secure a ServSafe certification.  Must get First Aide/CPR certification.

QUALIFICATIONS We prefer a high school diploma/or GED, but job-related experience can substitute. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must get TB screening or PPD, Physical, CPS, DMV, Criminal Record check, must be proficient in English.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Ability to lift minimum number of 50 pounds.   This position requires bending, lifting, walking, talking, seeing, sitting, running, speaking, and hearing.

PREFERENCES:  (Current and former Head Start parent, active Agency volunteers, current work experience participants, interns).

HOW TO APPLY:   Please complete a CVCA employment application (found on CVCA’s website www.clinchvalleycaa.org) and submit to HR@clinchvalleycaa.org  or mail to CVCA, P.O. Box 188, North Tazewell, VA  24630.

DEADLINE: Until such time position is filled.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY-DRUG FREE EMPLOYER

JOB CLASSIFICATION:  Seasonal

TIME FRAME: Starts June 14, M-F, 8-4 daily, two weeks

RATE OF PAY:  Grade 2

NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK:  40

LOCATION:   Camp Joy

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Camp Counselor guides and ensures the safety of children as they engage in camp activities.  He/She assists with activity planning and receive special training to fully support kids’ needs during their stay at the camp.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED required.

Prior experience working with children preferred.
First aid training to be able to respond to minor injuries or illnesses.

Health and safety knowledge to help keep all campers safe.

Excellent communication skills to convey camp procedures to all visitors.

Leadership skills to guide and motivate campers throughout their stay.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: First Aid/CPR Certification

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Prior to hire, with conditional employment, the individual must submit to and have satisfactory criminal background check, national sex offender check, satisfactory reference checks (minimum of two), TB PPD, a pre-employment drug/alcohol test, and complete a Sworn Disclosure statement.  After initial hire, the employee must submit to Child Protective Services check, DMV check, and possibly other vaccinations as required by the Special Projects Director. The individual may need to have or secure first-aid certification and CPR certification. The individual must have reliable transportation, hold a valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record, provide proof of automobile liability insurance, and be willing to use personal automobile for work purposes. S/He must agree to submit to random, and, if applicable, post-accident and reasonable suspicion, drug/alcohol tests;

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to lift up to and carry 50 lbs. and requires constant or extensive standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, hearing, seeing, speaking, climbing, crawling, and lifting;

PREFERENCES:  (Current and former Head Start parent, active Agency volunteers, current work experience participants, interns may considered if they apply and are qualified);

HOW TO APPLY:   If you are not a current employee with CVCA, please go to www.clinchvalleycaa.org or submit application to CVCA, P.O. Box 188, North Tazewell, VA 24630 or e-mail to HR@clinchvalleycaa.org .  If you are a current employee, intern, or volunteer with CVCA, submit your interest to HR@clinchvalleycaa.org

DEADLINE: Until such time position is filled;

WHERE TO POST:  Please post this announcement on all Head Start/Early Head Start Center bulletin boards in parents/guardians area and other CVCA satellite offices.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/DRUG FREE EMPLOYER