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Early Head Start Child Development Assistant- Early Discovery Center
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A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.
$55,446 / year median in Pennsylvania
+13% projected growth
Job Description
True Openings as of 8/17/2026 Early Head Start Child Development Assistant•
Early Discovery Center JobID:
4504Position Type:
Head Start/ Early Head Start Childcare Associate Date Posted:
8/13/2026Location:
IU CCIU Education Center•West Chester Closing Date:
08/26/2026 A anticipated vacancy for a full-time Early Head Start Child Development Assistant position exists within the Early Head Start Program in the Division of Student Services of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. This is a 260 day position, working with infants and toddlers, and will be located in West Chester. Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach! We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don't wait- apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!
Qualifications :
CDA or Associates Degree, or willingness to attain CDA within one year required Previous exprience working in a childcare/preschool setting preferred Bilingual/Bicultural preferred Current (within one year) State Criminal, Child Abuse & FBI Fingerprint, NSOR Clearance clearances required Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire) Two professional written letters of referenceDuties & Responsibilities :
To assist the Child Development Specialist in planning and executing early childhood activities Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with adults and children Assist the teacher in carrying out the duties of caring for childrenSalary:
PRJ, HS2, $17.91- $23.49/hr. Placement on scale based on years of experience
Location:
CCIU Early Discovery Center 530 E.Union Street, West Chester PA Schedule :
8.0 hours per day; 5 days per week; 260 days a year LB Equal Opportunity Employer Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 8/17/2026 10:08:00 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions- AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions
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