Employment Opportunities
General Information
Mountain Projects continually take applications for all positions. These include (but are not limited to) van drivers, cooks, in-home caregivers, Head Start teachers and associate teachers, as well as case managers. If you want to apply for a position with us, please drop by our office at 2177 Asheville Road and ask for a staff application or fill and submit the online application linked from this page. Check this page often for current job openings and training opportunities. If you are interested in a job description please contact Mary Jane Messer, [email protected] or call 828-452-1447. Please specify the position for which you are interested.
As a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization, under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, Mountain Projects is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). To learn more, visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
Mountain Projects Benefits
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Head Start programs prepare America’s most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school. We are committed to ensuring children and families are engaged with highly qualified staff who have the heart, spirit, and knowledge base to support the achievement of children and families. Head Start/Early Head Start staff welcome children and families from diverse backgrounds and create a safe, loving, developmentally appropriate environment that promotes emotional/social growth and provides a rigorous school readiness experience.
Financial incentives, up to $1,000 are available for qualified Head Start and Early Head Start hired applicants. $500 bonuses are also available for hired applicants who work toward certifications. For more information, please contact 828-456-4546.
Family Service Advocate ( Kneedler Center, WCU campus)
Family Service Advocate – Job Description
Family Service Advocates build positive relationships with children and families to assist in securing and maintaining services to help achieve self-sufficiency. Family Advocates are to bring support in a case management style and act as a liaison between families, staff, the community, and other family-related services. Lastly, they are to encourage all family members to become advocates for their children and family. Family Advocates maintain accurate health and family services data to look at trends and needs of the program and community.
Infant/Toddler Teacher ( Kneedler Center, WCU campus)
Early Head Start Teacher – Job Description
To direct and implement all educational and developmental aspects of the Head Start Program in the classroom. Responsible to the Center Supervisor for implementation of the Head Start Performance Standards and North Carolina Child Care regulations pertaining to the operation of the assigned classroom.
Teacher Assistant (Kneedler Center, WCU)
Assistant Teacher – Job Description
Assist teacher in implementing all educational and developmental aspects of the Head Start Program in the classroom. Responsible for implementation of the Head Start Performance Standards and North Carolina Childcare regulations pertaining to the operation of the assigned classroom. Ability to work effectively with coworkers, parents, and children; ability to work effectively with diverse populations; uses good judgment in making decisions; computer skills; able to multi-task and problem solve.
Floater (Haywood)
Assist teaching staff with all educational and developmental aspects of the Head Start Program in the classroom. Rotates throughout the program to assist classroom staff as needed. Ability to work effectively with coworkers, parents, and children; ability to work effectively with diverse populations; uses good judgment in making decisions; computer skills; able to multi-task and problem solve. Must have an adequate vehicle, valid driver license and insurance; local travel sometimes required, must occasionally go into homes of Head Start children for home visits.
Food Services
Senior Nutrition Centers
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