Imagine a place where your talent can make a difference in people’s lives. Working at MountainHeart Community Services, Inc. is a rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a bigger mission. We are collaborative, innovative, mission-driven, and focused on results. It is time that you join our team!

Benefits of working for MountainHeart Community Services, Inc.

We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits

• Health insurance is available on a cost-sharing basis for employee and families – Employer pays 77% of premium
• Profit Sharing Retirement Plan – Employer contributes 10% of your salary
• Dental Insurance – Employer pays 100% of the premium for employee and families
• Access to supplemental insurances, i.e. short term disability, accident, etc.
• Access to Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Access to Optional Life Insurance
• Access to Dependent Life Insurance
• Thirteen – Paid holidays

Position available

 Job Title:  Assistant Teacher

Department:  Head Start

Job Site: Southern Head Start

Summary

Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing the approved curriculum in the Head Start learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements described are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Some computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, and Excel, excellent communication skills, and familiar with office equipment. Must have good recall memory, organizational and listening skills.

Education and/or Experience

Must have valid driver’s license, dependable transportation with minimum automobile liability insurance in addition to Commercial Driving License (CDL); clear criminal background and maltreatment APS/CPS check.      

High school degree or GED equivalent with CDA (date of hire or within 1 year of employment) and CDL (within 6 months); among other State and Federal requirements.  Authorization from the WV State Office of Education to become an Assistant Teacher in a contracted Pre-K classroom.  Food Handler’s Permit, physical exam every two years with an initial tine test, willing to be trained in Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and OSHA.  Must be bondable among other State and Federal requirements.

Rate of Pay

$10.18 – $12.99 per hour depending on qualifications

To Apply

Submit resume and cover letter to Glenna McCoy at gmccoy@mthtwv.org

Deadline to apply

August 9, 2024 by 4:30 pm

To learn more about MountainHeart Community Services, Inc. and a copy of the full job description click the link below.

Job Description