Starting pay for this full-time position is $11.72+premium based on education and experience. Please reference Job No. FST-S1-01 when applying for this position.

General Description
The Full Start Teacher plans, organizes, and implements the operational and physical aspects of the Head Start classroom, including setting up the classroom and developing lesson plans to implement the education program. The Teacher works with children, parents, and staff to ensure that education and early childhood development activities are conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local laws as well as program and agency requirements.

Responsibilities

A detailed job duties and responsibilities for this position may be found at www.escswa.org, Employee Page, Job Descriptions, Full Start Teacher.

Minimum Qualifications Required
The Full Start Teacher must have at least one of the following: (a) an Associate or Baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education; (b) an Associate degree in a field related to early childhood education and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching pre-school age children; (c) a Baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching pre-school age children; or (d) a Baccalaureate degree in any field and has been admitted into the Teach For America program. Must have valid driver's license, have reliable transportation, and meet Missouri Automobile liability minimum requirements. Must pass agency background screenings.

Deadline
Application must be received by February 8, 2012.

Starting pay for this part-time, position is $9.27 per hour. Please reference Job No. BD-N1-01 when applying for this position.

General Description
The Bus Driver transports Head Start children and parents to and from the Head Start Center on a daily basis. May also provide transportation to medical and dental appointments and to other locations involved in the Head Start program. Ensures compliance with Missouri Child Care licensing requirements and state law regarding the mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect. The driver will perform minor preventative maintenance on their bus, and maintain records related to operation/maintenance of the vehicle.

Responsibilities

• A detailed job description for the bus driver may be viewed on this website, under Employee Page/Job Descriptions/Bus Driver.

Minimum Qualifications Required
The Bus Driver must have or be able to obtain Class "C" CDL with verifiable good driving record; Must have/or obtain current first aid/CPR certificate, and must complete 12 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) per year. Must have valid driver's license, have reliable transportation, and meet Missouri Automobile liability minimum requirements. Must pass agency background screenings.

Deadline
Application must be received by February 3, 2012. You may apply by submitting resume or application to attn: Becky Hopper, 302 Joplin Street, P.O. Box 207, Joplin MO 64802, or by completing and submitting an application online through this web site. EOE

Starting pay for this part-time, position is $9.27 per hour. Please reference Job No. BD-G1-02 when applying for this position.

General Description
The Bus Driver transports Head Start children and parents to and from the Head Start Center on a daily basis. May also provide transportation to medical and dental appointments and to other locations involved in the Head Start program. Ensures compliance with Missouri Child Care licensing requirements and state law regarding the mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect. The driver will perform minor preventative maintenance on their bus, and maintain records related to operation/maintenance of the vehicle.

Responsibilities

• A detailed job description for the bus driver may be viewed on this website, under Employee Page/Job Descriptions/Bus Driver.

Minimum Qualifications Required
The Bus Driver must have or be able to obtain Class "C" CDL with verifiable good driving record; Must have/or obtain current first aid/CPR certificate, and must complete 12 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) per year. Must have valid driver's license, have reliable transportation, and meet Missouri Automobile liability minimum requirements. Must pass agency background screenings.

Deadline
Application must be received by February 3, 2012. You may apply by submitting resume or application to attn: Becky Hopper, 302 Joplin Street, P.O. Box 207, Joplin MO 64802, or by completing and submitting an application online through this web site. EOE

Starting pay for this full-time position is $10.46 +degree premium. Please reference Job No. T-A12-01 when applying for this position.

General Description
The Head Start Teacher plans, organizes, and implements the operational and physical aspects of the Head Start classroom, including setting up the classroom and developing lesson plans to implement the education program. The Teacher works with children, parents, and staff to ensure that education and early childhood development activities are conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local laws as well as program and agency requirements.

Responsibilities

A detailed list of job duties and responsibilities for this position may be found at www.escswa.org, Employee Page, Job Descriptions, Head Start Teacher.

Minimum Qualifications Required
The Head Start Teacher must have at least one of the following: (a) an Associate or Baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education; (b) an Associate degree in a field related to early childhood education and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching pre-school age children; (c) a Baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching pre-school age children; or (d) a Baccalaureate degree in any field and has been admitted into the Teach For America program. Must have valid driver's license, have reliable transportation, and meet Missouri Automobile liability minimum requirements.

Deadline
Application must be received by February 2, 2012.

Starting pay for this full-time, grade level 4, position is $10.46 per hour. Please reference Job No. FIAS-N/A-01 when applying for this position.

General Description
The Family Intake Assessment Specialist is responsible for initial interviews, assessments, referrals and follow-up on all clients who are interested in seeking assistance from the agency or other community resources. Also responsible for assessing eligibility for agency programs, collecting required documentation and completing applications. This position will work in Neosho and Anderson.

Responsibilities

• The Family Intake Assessment Specialist is responsible for providing outreach assistance to clients;
• Should have knowledge of community resources and how to use them for clients;
• Must have knowledge of basic crisis solving and time management skills, Microsoft software programs, and ability to use e-mail and fax publications.

Minimum Qualifications Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one year work experience in a community-based program, or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have computer experience. Must have valid Driver's License, have reliable transportation, and meet Missouri Automobile liability minimum requirements.

Deadline
Application must be received by February 2, 2012.

Starting pay for this full-time, grade level 4, position is $10.46 per hour. Please reference Job No. FIAS-L1-02 when applying for this position.

General Description
The Family Intake Assessment Specialist is responsible for initial interviews, assessments, referrals and follow-up on all clients who are interested in seeking assistance from the agency or other community resources. Also responsible for assessing eligibility for agency programs, collecting required documentation and completing applications.

Responsibilities

• The Family Intake Assessment Specialist is responsible for providing outreach assistance to clients;
• Should have knowledge of community resources and how to use them for clients;
• Must have knowledge of basic crisis solving and time management skills, Microsoft software programs, and ability to use e-mail and fax publications.

Minimum Qualifications Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one year work experience in a community-based program, or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have computer experience. Must have valid Driver's License, have reliable transportation, and meet Missouri Automobile liability minimum requirements.

Deadline
Application must be received by February 2, 2012.

Starting pay for this full-time position is $8.20 per hour. Please reference Job No. TA-A1-01 when applying for this position.

General Description
The Teacher Aide helps plan, organize, and implement the operational and physical aspects of a Head Start classroom, including setting up the classroom and developing lesson plans. The Teacher Aide assists the teacher to provide comprehensive education and early childhood development activities to children and parents.

Responsibilities

A detailed list of the duties and responsibilities may be viewed at www.escswa.org , Employee Page, Job Descriptions, Teacher Aide.

Minimum Qualifications Required
The Head Start Teacher Aide must have a high school diploma or general eduction degree (GED), and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have or be able to obtain Class "C" Commercial Driver's License, have reliable transportation, and meet Missouri Automobile liability minimum requirements. Must pass agency background screenings.

Deadline
Application must be received by February 2, 2012.

Starting pay for this part-time position is $7.25 per hour. Please reference Job No. CH-A1-01 when applying for this position.

General Description
The Cook's Helper assists the Cook in preparing daily meals and snacks for Head Start participants within specified nutritional guidelines, and with cleaning the kitchen. Ensures compliance with Missouri Child Care Licensing requirements and state law regarding the mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect.

Responsibilities
A more detailed list of duties and responsibilities may be viewed at escswa.org, under Employee Page, Job Descriptions, Cook's Helper. Minimum Qualifications Required
The Cook's Helper must have some high school and up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must pass agency background screenings.

Deadline
Application must be received by February 2, 2012.

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