Head Start​/Pre-K Assistant Teacher in Berkeley

Eastern Panhandle Instructional Cooperative Berkeley Heights Center - Martinsburg, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

200 days

Based upon the EPIC FY’27 Service Pay Scale Grade E with years of verified experience and an education supplement.

EPIC Head Start understands that our most valuable assets are the dedicated, creative, life-long learners who positively support the lives of children, their families, and peers. Our culture is one of encouragement, support, and determination. We strive to exceed compliance of our guiding regulations.

• Must hold a WV Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT) Authorization through the WV Department of Education or be willing and able to obtain it. This will require the completion of four (4) WVDE approved online ECCAT courses (provided to you at no cost) or the completion of the ACDS program. The EPIC HR Director will help you make application if needed.
• Must be able to pass a Federal and DHHR background check.
• Must have a current driver’s license and reliable transportation to make independent home visits. (Travel reimbursement is provided.)
• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working with young children.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual or multilingual especially those who are fluent in Spanish.

Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by any school system, who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations by any school system, who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance, and/or who receive unfavorable reference recommendations by any school system will not be eligible for consideration for employment with EPIC.

• Work collaboratively with the assigned teacher(s) and family advocates to build a positive team to support students.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment for students.
• Assist with preparing and executing weekly, intentional, and detailed lesson plans.
• Provide warm, high-quality, adult/child interaction for students through modeled instruction and age-appropriate physical activities in the classroom and outdoors
• Assist with performing developmental screenings and tracking children’s progress on program database.
• Assist with maintaining online portfolios.
• Conduct independent home visits and parent conferences.
• Participate in evening parent activities as scheduled.
• Involve parents directly in classroom activities.
• Participate in professional development as assigned/as needed.
• Obtain/maintain WV Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT) Authorization in the three-year timeframe as required by the WV Department of Education.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

• Demonstrate verbal and written competency in the English language.
• Adhere to Head Start Performance Standards, EPIC and Early Head Start/Head Start/Pre‑K Policy and Procedures, the NAEYC Code of Ethics, and childcare regulations.
• Participate in meetings, professional development, and continuing education programs as required or suggested by Head Start/Pre‑K and sponsoring organizations.
• Prepare and submit written reports as required.
• Comply with all WVDE, EPIC, and Head Start requirements, drug free, TB free, etc.
• Agency approval of Criminal Investigations Bureau and FBI records.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid Certification if required.
• Maintain Food Handlers Card if required.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity and foster a fully inclusive and equitable workplace.

This position may require strenuous activity on a daily basis including but not limited to frequent…