Job Title: Kitchen Aide
Location: Cora Veal Senior Center
Program: Senior Nutrition Program
Education/Experience Qualifications: High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required. Ability to work with others, good communication skills. Must have valid Tennessee driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on vehicle. Must pass thorough personal background check. Previous experience in kitchen or restaurant preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities: Practices sanitary methods of food handling. Maintains a neat and clean appearance. Practices proper dishwashing and cleaning methods as required by State Health Department.
Hours and Benefits: Part-time; Non-Exempt.
Send resume to: DCEA, Attn: Kitchen Aide, P.O. Box 1218, Morristown, TN 37816. EOE.
Bus Driver – full-time, averages 30 hours/week, school year
Blount County: Location TBD
Hamblen County: Lead Driver
Sevier County: Wearwood 2
High school diploma or GED required. Child Care experience preferred. Responsible for the safe transportation of three and four year old children as related to Head Start Performance Standards and DHS Licensing standards. Will be required to assist the teacher in the classroom. Must have liability insurance; be at least 21; have a valid TN driver’s license and been driving for 5 years; able to pass a DOT physical; and able to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) following employment. EOE
Child Care Aide – part-time, averages 20-25 hours/week, school year
Hamblen County: Learning Center
High School/GED required. Assists in carrying out all educational, developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children; and provides supervision of children in the classroom, the playground, and on field trips. EOE
Cook – full-time, averages 30 hours/week, school year
Sevier County: Boyd’s Creek
High school diploma or GED required. Experience cooking for Head Start or similar program preferred. Responsible for daily food service in the center, grocery shopping, and compliance with CACFP requirements. Will assist with food-related activities in the classroom. Must have valid Tennessee driver’s license, transportation for work-related duties, and liability insurance. Mileage is reimbursed. Professionalism in regard to Confidentiality is essential. EOE
Family Service Worker – 37.5 hours/week, school year
Sevier County: 2 openings – Based at Underwood or Wearwood
Prefer degree in Social/Human Services and work experience with preschool children and families or SSCBT or equivalent certification and relevant work experience; High School diploma or GED required. Responsible for recruiting children, home visits, completing applications according to federal guidelines; utilizing existing community resources in meeting families’ physical and financial needs; assist parents in setting goals and working toward self-sufficiency. Ensure all children have complete required medical and dental screenings/exams. Advocate for Head Start families within the program and community. Must have the ability to communicate with community resources, professionals, parents, and children. Empathy with Head Start/Early Head Start children and families is required. EOE
Teacher Assistant – full-time, averages 30 hours/week, school year
Blount County: 2 openings – locations TBD
Union County: Maynardville
Prefer ECE degree or CDA, High School diploma or GED and immediate ability to obtain CDA in accordance with the Head Start Ac required. Assist teacher with supervision and interaction with children. May assist with home visits and parent-teacher conferences; help organize classroom and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment. Will act as immediate supervisor in the teacher’s absence. For centers with bus routes, Bus monitor (drives bus as required).must have valid TN driver’s license; be at least 21; been driving for 5 years; able to pass a DOT physical; and able to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) following employment- teacher assistants at drive-in centers may be required to obtain a CDL. EOE
Teacher, Infant/Toddler – 37.5 hours/week, Year Round
Hamblen – Early Head Start
Early Childhood Education degree or Infant Toddler CDA and experience working with children required. Supervise staff and volunteers by ensuring policies and procedures are followed at all times; will ensure the classroom schedule is followed by all staff; will plan educational, developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers and provide care in a responsive and respectful manner. Will perform activities and services to meet Head Start/Early Head Start standards. Must have valid Tennessee driver’s license, transportation for work-related duties, and liability insurance. Mileage is reimbursed. Professionalism in regard to Confidentiality is essential. EOE
Full-time Benefits include: partially paid health insurance, paid holidays, paid annual and sick leave; and paid educational opportunities. Pay based on education and experience. EOE.
Reply to: Personnel Manager, Douglas Cherokee Head Start, 127 Cedar Street, Morristown, TN 37814. Deadline to apply for Internal Applicants is 6/7/2013.
Adult Education ESOL Teachers
Location:
Grainger County-1 teacher for ESOL
Hamblen County-2 teachers for ESOL
Program: Adult Education
Education/Experience Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education along with a Tennessee Teacher’s License. A minimum of two years’ experience teaching adults preferred. ESOL adult education teachers will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in TESOL, or in any subject coupled with a certificate in TESOL and a Tennessee Teacher’s License.
Duties and Responsibilities: Assists students in completing intake data, and provides orientation. Uses appropriate testing materials to determine baseline education levels. Classes in ABE/GED will be taught. Prepares lessons, provides instruction and encouragement to students. One position in each county may teach classes at a correctional facility if needed. Participates in all staff training activities, some of which will require travel to Nashville. ESOL teachers will teach reading, writing and comprehension skills.
Hours and Benefits: Part-time; Non-Exempt.
Send resume to: DCEA, Attn: Adult Education Teachers, P.O. Box 1218, Morristown, TN 37816. EOE.
Job Title: Service Learning Coordinator (2 positions available)
Location: Hamblen County
Program: TPP
Education/Experience Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, health education, or related field. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred. Experience in planning and implementing positive youth development programs working with at-risk youth preferred. Knowledgeable of adolescent development and current issues impacting teens while exhibiting support and acceptance of teens.
Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and assist with the facilitation of individual, group and collaborative service learning activities supporting the TOP Curriculum during and after the regular school day and during the summer months. Develop and maintain processes to track and evaluate academic and co-curricular service programs including the evaluation of service learning sites and placements, and the assessment of student learning achieved through such programs. Facilitate partnerships between the community and the program as they relate to service learning and community based research.
Hours and Benefits: Full-time through end of August 2013; Non-exempt.
Send resume to: DCEA Education Center, Attn: Service Learning Coordinators, 409 East Main St., Morristown, TN 37816. EOE.
Job Title: Substitute Delivery Driver
Location: Monroe County SNP Site
Program: Senior Nutrition Program
Education/Experience Qualifications: High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required. Ability to work with others, good communication skills. Must have valid Tennessee driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on vehicle. Must pass personal background check.
Duties and Responsibilities: Packages meals for home delivery. Cleans coolers daily. Drives and delivers meals to the homes of all SNP home delivered meal participants on specified route. Maintains necessary and accurate paperwork to record mileage and time worked.
Hours and Benefits: Part-time; As needed; Non-exempt.
Send resume to: DCEA, Attn: Substitute Delivery Driver, P.O. Box 1218, Morristown, TN 37816. EOE.
Job Title: Head Start Area Manager
Location: Service Area to be determined (all interested staff are encouraged to apply)
Program: Head Start
Job Description: Under the direction of the Head Start Director and Management Team, the Area Manager will perform all duties and job related services necessary to ensure program goals and philosophy. The Area Manager will work closely with all Component Coordinators and will be required to travel extensively in service area.
Education/Experience Qualifications: A degree in Early Childhood or Child and Family Studies or Early Childhood is preferred. Sufficient training and experience in Head Start or other Human Service programs to give skills needed to manage, supervise, and monitor assigned service areas. Sufficient understanding of early childhood development to provide leadership in developing a quality program. A natural concern, empathy, and enjoyment of Head Start children and their families. Must have the ability to communicate openly and effectively with staff, parents, and children. Must be flexible and open to change. Adequate knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, current policies, procedures, and licensing requirements. Ability to provide training and technical assistance to staff, parents, and community agencies. Basic computer knowledge.
Hours and Benefits: Full-time; 37.5 hours/week; 11 months/year
Forward resume to: Personnel Manager, Douglas Cherokee Head Start, 127 Cedar Street, Morristown, TN 37814. Cut off to apply for internal applicants is 3:00 PM 4/24/2013.
Job Title: Tutors- 1 Math and 1 Writing
Location: Central Services-Hamblen
Program: YouthBuild
Education/Experience Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. Must be highly qualified in either math or writing. Ability to work effectively with at-risk youth ages 18-24 who are preparing for the GED.
Duties and Responsibilities: Assist Academic Instructor in tutoring YouthBuild students. Provides continuous feedback of student’s success/weakness to Academic Instructor. Delivers services in a manner which effectively motivates and promotes favorable attitudes. Is non-judgmental and has a respect for and understanding of the Appalachian culture. Has compassion for the low-income population the program serves. Is able to deliver accurate tutoring services in a way which is easily understood by the target audience. Modifies practices that are not working. Is able to assess the nature of questions to make appropriate responses. Is able to seek accurate answers to difficult or complex questions and provided follow-up information in a timely manner.
Hours and Benefits: Temporary; Part-time; Non-exempt.
Send resume to: DCEA, Attn: YB Tutor, P.O. Box 1218, Morristown, TN 37816. EOE.
Delivery Driver
Location: Sevier
Program: Senior Nutrition
Education/Experience Qualifications: High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required. Ability to work with others. Good communication skills. Must have valid Tennessee driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on vehicle. Must pass personal background check.
Duties and Responsibilities: Package meals for home delivery. Clean coolers daily. Lift and move coolers and stock as needed. Drives and delivers meals to the homes of all SNP home delivered meal participants on specified route. Maintains necessary and accurate paperwork to record mileage and time worked. Reports status of each client to Site Manager on a daily basis.
Hours and Benefits: Temporary (thru 6/30/13); Part-time; Non-exempt.
Send resume to: DCEA, Attn: Delivery Driver, P.O. Box 1218, Morristown, TN 37816. EOE.
Job Title: Workforce and Education Partnership Coordinator
Location: Morristown
Program: CSBG & Workforce and Education Partnership
Education/Experience Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Associate’s degree with significant experience considered. 3 years of industry and professional experience in the private sector required; economic development activities a plus. Knowledge of Lakeway area businesses and industries particularly in Morristown and Hamblen County. General knowledge of Tennessee’s P-16 education system, Lakeway post-secondary systems and other job training opportunities. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Public relation skills, energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated. Proficient in use of software applications. Useful: Human Resource experience, employment skills training programs, job placement experience. Required: Valid Tennessee driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on automobile.
Duties and Responsibilities: Focus on aligning labor entry and P-16 education skills to support a qualified workforce for the Lakeway Area. Work with Workforce and Education Partnership to implement goals and action items identified at the 2012 Mayors’ Workforce Development Forum. Promote public awareness of career pathways in the industrial, health care and retail/hospitality fields. Coordinate meetings and other methods of information exchange between industry, education and government representatives. Develop and coordinate delivery of soft skills curriculum designed to train students in skills needed for workforce entry.
Hours and Benefits: Part-time; Non-exempt.
Send resume to: DCEA, Attn: Workforce Coordinator, P.O. Box 1218, Morristown, TN 37816. EOE.
Delivery Driver
Location: Cocke County
Program: Senior Nutrition Program
Job Description: Packages meals for home delivery. Cleans coolers daily. Also lifts and moves coolers and stock as needed. Drives and delivers meals to the homes of all SNP home delivered meal participants on specified route. Maintains necessary and accurate paperwork to record mileage and time worked. Reports status of each client to Site Manager on a daily basis. Practices sanitary methods of food handling, including careful washing of hands, wearing plastic gloves and aprons when necessary.
Education/Experience Qualifications: High School diploma or GED preferred; but not required. Ability to work with others, good communication skills. Must have valid Tennessee driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on vehicle. Must pass personal background check.
Hours and Benefits: Part-time; Non-exempt.
Send resume to: DCEA, Attn: Delivery Driver, P.O. Box 1218, Morristown, TN 37816. EOE.
Job Title: Tutors
Location: Grainger, Hamblen, Scott and Union Counties
Program: 21st CCLC and LEAP
Job Description: Assists Lead Tutor/Parent Training Specialist in planning and conducting after school tutorial activities following program guidelines and protocol. Provides continuous feedback of student’s success/weakness to lead tutor/parent training specialist throughout tutorial/parenting activities. Collects data for evaluation as required by lead tutor/parent training specialist. Delivers programs and services on schedule and in a manner which effectively motivates changes in students and promotes favorable attitudes. Conducts on-going working relationships with teachers of enrolled students to ascertain academic and social skill weaknesses. Is non-judgmental and has a respect for and understanding of the Appalachian and/or Hispanic culture as relative to target group.
Education/Experience Qualifications: Must be a 16 year or older High School student; possess a High School diploma or GED. Preference will be given to the individuals holding an Associate’s Degree and/or experience working with students in an academic setting. Must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on automobile. Spanish bilingual preferred in some programs.
Hours and Benefits: Part-time; non-exempt.
Please specify which county applying for. Send resume to: DCEA Education Center, Attn: Tutors, 409 East Main Street, Morristown, TN. EOE.
Job Title: Certified Teacher Tutor
Location:
Location: Grainger, Hamblen, Scott and Union Counties
Program: 21st CCLC and LEAP
Job Description: Assists Lead Tutor/Parent Training Specialist in planning and conducting after school tutorial activities following program guidelines and protocol. Provides continuous feedback of student’s success/weakness to lead tutor/parent training specialist. Delivers programs and services on schedule and in a manner which effectively motivates changes in students/adults and promotes favorable attitudes. Maintains on-going working relationships with teachers of school children to ascertain academic and social skill weaknesses. Conducts on-going working relationships with teachers of enrolled students to ascertain academic and social skill weaknesses. Is non-judgmental and has a respect and understanding of the Appalachian and/or Hispanic culture as relevant to target group.
Education/Experience Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in education with State Certification in Elementary Education. A minimum of two years teaching experience preferred. Ability to work effectively with principals, teachers, program staff, volunteers, parents and students. Must have valid Tennessee driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on automobile.
Hours and Benefits: Part-time; non-exempt.
Specify which county applying for. Send resume to: DCEA Education Center; Attn: Certified Teacher Tutor, 409 East Main Street, Morristown, TN 37814. EOE.
Job Title: Facilitator
Location: Hamblen County
Program: Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Education/Experience Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, health education or related field. Master’s preferred. Two years’ experience in planning and implementing positive youth development programs working with at-risk youth preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities: Presents grant approved curriculum to youth enrolled in grades 6 - 8 during the school day. Facilitate service learning projects for participants. Maintains data.
Hours and Benefits: Full-time; Non-exempt.
Send resume to DCEA Education Center, Attn: Monroe Facilitator, 409 East Main Street, Morristown, TN 37814. EOE.