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Payroll/Benefits Clerk--Tazewell Main Office
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Payroll/Benefits Clerk
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Part-time
NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 29 hours per week, 12 months
GRADE/RATE OF PAY: Grade 3, (starting at $15.16 hour)
LOCATION: Main Office
SUPERVISOR: Director of Finance and Risk Management
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Payroll/Benefits Clerk performs a variety of financial tasks, including managing and updating records, processing invoices, preparing and processing payroll, receivables payables, and interacting with employees to resolve any problems. This individual will assist with the administration of all benefits including medical, dental, life, pension, and other ancillary benefits.
The Payroll/Benefits Clerk implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions. Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business Admin, or related field required.
A minimum of three years of payroll processing experience required. Fund accounting experience preferred.
Proficient with payroll software. GMS accounting experience a plus.
One year experience in benefits administration preferred.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good computer skills, with proficiency in Word and Excel.
PRIOR TO HIRE: Must submit to fingerprint check, Sex Offender check, complete a Sworn Disclosure and Child Protective Services check, get TB Screening, submit to drug/alcohol testing, and reference checks. If you are a currently employee, you will already have these background checks done.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift and carry a minimum number of 25 pounds. This position requires bending, lifting, walking, talking, seeing, sitting, speaking, and hearing.
PREFERENCES: (Current and former Head Start parent, active Agency volunteers, current work experience participants, interns).
HOW TO APPLY: Go to www.clinchvalleycaa.org, complete an on-line application and submit to HR@clinchvalleycaa.org. If you are a current employee, submit your interest by email to HR@clinchvalleycaa.org.
DEADLINE: Until such position is filled.
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Head Start Preschool Cook
Head Start Preschool Job Opportunity
Clinch Valley Community Action is excited to announce the possibility of a job opportunity for a cook position for the upcoming school year beginning in late July 2026. We are looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about supporting children and their families in Tazewell, Bland, Smyth and Wythe Counties.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Head Start Preschool Cook
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
RATE OF PAY: Starting at $15.62 per hour
NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR: 10+ months
LOCATION: Undetermined
DUTIES: The Cook is responsible for ensuring that meals are served in a safe, timely, and attractive manner and that all costs associated with preparation are adequately tracked. This individual is also responsible for ensuring that USDA, and Virginia Health Department, regulations are followed. This individual must order food and track inventory. This position requires regular attendance and punctuality as an essential part of the job function;
EDUCATION: Prefer a high school graduate or possess a GED certification, but job-related experience can be substituted. Must demonstrate basic competence with job responsibilities;
Prefer experience in food preparation and menu planning, and knowledge of USDA requirements and must secure ServSafe certification;
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: Must have a satisfactory driving record; Must possess or secure First Aid/CPR Certification; Must secure a ServSafe Certification;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must get Fingerprinting, TB screening or PPD, Physical, CPS, DMV, Criminal Record check. Must submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift minimum number of 50 pounds; This position requires bending, lifting, walking, talking, seeing, sitting, running, speaking, and hearing;
WORKING CONDITIONS: Tasks that involve infrequent possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids or tissues; Risk involved with travel to and from grocery store and/or worksites; Possible exposure to communicable diseases; Proper clothing;
PREFERENCES: (Current and former Head Start parent, active Agency volunteers, current work experience participants, interns).
HOW TO APPLY: (E-mail/Employment Application/Resume’/In Person/Mail). Go to www.clinchvalleycaa.org for more information or to apply.
DEADLINE: Open until filled;
CONTACT INFORMATION: If you are an employee, please submit e-mail with application/resume’ to HR@clinchvalleycaa.org. If you are a current or former Head Start parent, agency volunteer or intern, please submit email at address above or mail to CVCA, P.O. Box 188, North Tazewell, VA 24630.
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.
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Head Start School Readiness/Instructional Coach - Wythe/Bland County Area
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Full-time, 10+ months
RATE OF PAY: Grade 5
NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: Avg. 44 weeks, 40 hours per week, 10+ months
LOCATION: Wythe/Bland County Area
DUTIES: The School Readiness/Instructional Coach has a two-fold area of responsibility: 1) Coaching responsibilities include assessing all education staff to identify strengths, areas of needed support for which staff would benefit from coaching, including opportunities to be observed and receive feedback and modeling of effective teacher practices directly related to program performance goals; provides opportunities for education staff not identified for intensive coaching through the process to receive other forms of research-based professional development aligned with program performance goals; ensures that intensive coaching opportunities align with the program’s school readiness goals, curricula, and other approaches to professional development; provides input into the programs overall T/TA and Coaching Plans; and 2) School readiness responsibilities include helping to ensure an on-going educational program that meets the educational, transitional, and developmental needs of individual pre-school age children, infants, toddlers and pregnant women.
EDUCATION: *A minimum of a baccalaureate degree in early childhood education or a baccalaureate degree in a related field with coursework at least equivalent to as associate’s degree in early childhood education;
*A related degree (other than early childhood) may include Interdisciplinary Studies, Human Development, Child and Family Development or Psychology; *Coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education includes, but is not limited to, courses that focus on child development, early childhood education, early childhood curriculum (as a whole or by domain such as math, science, or literacy), early childhood teaching/instruction, child assessment, psychology, family development, health and physical development, mathematics, science, and children’s literature. Such courses may be offered in various departments, such as education, home economics, music, art, library sciences, physical education and recreation, psychology, human services, family studies, and others.);
*Candidate must have experience teaching in a preschool classroom utilizing a structured curriculum and assessment measures and experience with adult learners;
*Must hold or obtain CLASS reliability certification:
*Understands social and economic background and developmental needs of children and families; *Demonstrates knowledge of overall Head Start goals and philosophy;
*Exhibits effective interpersonal and communication skills;
*Has good computer skills;
*Maintains confidentiality;
*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 have valid Driver’s License;
PRIOR TO HIRE: Must submit to fingerprint check, Sex Offender check, complete a Sworn Disclosure, complete Child Protective Services check, complete a TB Screening or PPD, submit to drug/alcohol test, and must present reference checks;
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess or secure First Aid/CPR Certification;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must get Physical, 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.
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Head Start Preschool Teacher – Tazewell Head Start Center
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Full-time
RATE OF PAY: $22.01 hr. with Bachelor’s Degree; $19.78 hr. with Associate’s Degree; $17.42 with CDA & OHS Approved Waiver
NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 hours per week
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR: 10+ months
LOCATION: Tazewell Head Start Preschool Center
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Head Start Preschool 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;
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, Sworn Disclosure, Sex Offender 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;
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Head Start Preschool Job Opportunities
We at Clinch Valley Community Action are excited to announce multiple Head Start Preschool job opportunities that may be available for the upcoming program year starting in late July. We are looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about supporting children and their families in our Tazewell, Smyth, Wythe and Bland county communities.
Positions:
Teacher – Creates and leads classroom instruction, supports school readiness, and creates a nurturing learning environment.
Teacher’s Aide – Assists teachers with classroom instruction, supervision, and daily routines.
Center Aide – Supports classroom needs, center operations, and meal service.
If you are committed to early childhood education and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
Competitive benefits, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment included. Submit application online at www.clinchvalleycaa.org to HR@clinchvalleycaa.org. You may request a paper application by calling Clinch Valley Community Action at 276-988-5583.
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Community Educator
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Full-time, 12 Months
SALARY RANGE: Grade 5, starting at $19.19 hr.
SUPERVISED BY: FCS Director/Planner
SUPERVISES: Volunteers, Interns
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Community Educator works on a variety of projects which furthers the domestic violence and sexual assault prevention programs. These projects include awareness activities, classroom presentations, educational presentations, and other community outreach and public awareness activities in the Tazewell and Russell county area. This individual will help meet ROMA goals.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaching domestic violence/sexual assault curriculum in elementary, middle and high schools;
- Organizing and conducting in-service trainings and workshops for adult professionals who work with youth on how to address teen dating violence and sexual assault;
- Serving as primary contact with schools and community members seeking in-person presentations, outreach activities and materials;
- Conducting research on domestic violence- and youth-related issues;
- Assisting with developing program materials for volunteers, clients and community members
- Participating in program data tracking, evaluation and reporting;
- Helping plan and carry out program goals and objectives, and in particular, focuses on meeting ROMA goals;
- Performing other education program-related and administrative duties as assigned;
- Soliciting donations, materials, supplies and support for public awareness activities;
- Participating in various means of promoting the program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s Degree preferred and/or any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job;
- Must work well with persons of varied sexual preference, racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds;
- Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
- Must be able and willing to attend out of town, overnight meetings;
- Must be able to work flexible hours;
- Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision; and
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and preferably databases.
DEADLINE: Until such position is filled.
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Head Start Preschool Teacher – Richlands Head Start Center
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Full-time
RATE OF PAY: $22.01 hr. with Bachelor’s Degree; $19.78 hr. with Associate’s Degree; $17.42 with CDA & OHS Approved Waiver
NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 hours per week
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR: 10+ months
LOCATION: Richlands Head Start Preschool Center
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Head Start Preschool 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;
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, Sworn Disclosure, Sex Offender 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;
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Clinch Valley Community Action (CVCA) is an equal opportunity employer.
CVCA is currently accepting resumes and applications for the above positions. Applications (click on link above, print, and complete) can be submitted by mail to the address listed in the job posting.