Child Care Worker (Full Year Classroom Aide)

Looking for a mission driven career?

Don't just touch people's lives, help them change their lives.

Working with the Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization Team is more than just a job, it is a mission. The ILCAO is a role model community agency for positively impacting people's lives. If helping people in our community overcome major obstacles in their lives like losing their job or changing careers, finding good quality housing and award-winning healthcare, or even helping children get the foundations of an excellent education sounds exciting, then we want to meet you.

Our mission is to measurably improve the well-being of our community by providing opportunities for those in need. The ILCAO has over a dozen departments that provide services ranging from education and health care to large scale economic development projects. Our departments provide services that touch nearly every aspect of life, and our employees are mission-driven agents of change in Lawrence County. We sincerely believe that we can each be the positive change we want to see in our area.

Job Summary:

This is a Non-Exempt position that provides primary case management for the EHS families, develops and maintains family partnership; Works with community childcare providers to create a successful environment that will promote the growth and development of Head Start children (toddlers/infants) and families. Maintains on-going contact with providers, families and work with all other components including health, nutrition, family services, mental health, special services, resource and referral and parent education to integrate educational goals and developmentally appropriate practices into the child care settings; Must meet requirements per Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state and or agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

1. Education: Minimum High School Diploma
2. Experience: None
3. Other Qualifications: Start the Child Development Credentialing (CDA) process within a year of employment.

It's a great place to work!

At ILCAO we consider our team members to be more than just an employee, they are a highly valued part of our organization. To show our appreciation and the value we place on our team members we offer competitive pay and a long list of benefits. Here are a few:

• Medical Insurance
• Company paid single Dental and Vision coverage
• Paid holidays
• Personal days
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• 403b with company match