Early Head Start Child Development Assistant- Early Discovery Center

Early Head Start Child Development Assistant
- Early Discovery Center

• Position Type:
  Head Start/ Early Head Start Childcare Associate
• Date Posted: 8/13/2026

A anticipated vacancy for afull-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 260day 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 theCCIU,we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication,and collaborative spiritthatour 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 leaderswhocontribute to a better Chester County and beyond.

• CDA or Associates Degree, or willingness to attain CDA within one year required
• Previous exprience working in a childcare/preschool setting preferred
• Current (within one year) State Criminal, Child Abuse & FBI Fingerprint, NSOR Clearanceclearances required
• Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire)
• Two professional written letters of reference

• 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 children

PRJ, HS2, $17.91 - $23.49/hr.

Placement on scale based on years of experience*

CCIU Early Discovery Center

530

E. Union Street, West Chester PA

8.0 hoursper day; 5 days per week; 260days a year

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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 .