Career Center

Kind of Work

Jefferson Parish Head Start Program offers meaningful work serving the youngest members of our community, career advancement, benefits, retirement plan, stipend for education, tuition reimbursement, paid travel expenses for seminars/conferences, potential annual salary increases, and up to a 10% salary increase within the first  year and a half.

The purpose of this position is to implement the program's curriculum, focusing on the developmental needs of preschoolers.  Under the direction of the Head Start Teacher, provides supervision of children to ensure the total development of the child.  Employee assists the teacher in establishing a proper classroom environment and responsible for preparing the physical environment for activities, rest times, and mealtimes.   Assists in the supervision of the children in learning proper hygiene and eating habits as well as ensuring the children are receiving proper medical and/or physical assistance.  Assists teacher in maintaining accurate classroom records as required. Prepares records for the children as directed by the teacher.  Employee must be able to drive to various locations and centers to perform job duties, and must be willing to work on both West Bank and East Bank of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum age of eighteen (18) years and possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED: Current enrollment in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialing program or possession of a CDA credential.

Proof of education is required.

NOTE: Any conviction listed in the Louisiana Child Protection Act (LA R.S. 15:587.1) is considered disqualifying, unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with the application.