Would you like to join the ACHR family?
Do you enjoy working with children and families who have challenges? Do you like the idea of supporting staff who work directly with clients, families and children? Do you like working with a program that is vital to some members of our community? Do you like making a difference in someone’s life?
If so, please apply to join the ACHR family.
ACHR is a rewarding and a challenging place to work. We receive state and federal funding so we must meet many sets of regulations to maintain our programs all of which are very important to members of the community we serve. Because of the many regulations, these jobs takes time to learn. One core value of ACHR is furthering education and training. Staff works with new employees to provide necessary help and training along the way.
We are currently seeking qualified employees for the following positions:
Accountant – must have three+ years hands-on experience in general ledger accounting, preparation of budgets and financial statements and some experience with payroll. Must have degree in field; preferably in accounting.
Teacher — must have an ECE, HDFS (w/concentration in Infancy & Preschool), or AA in Child Development. Must have reliable transportation to visit in homes twice a year.
Teacher Assistant — must have CDA, Child Development Certificate, or AA in Child Development; will work with teacher as the second person in the classroom-supervising children, participating in all classroom activities, and working as a member of a teaching team.
Intern — must be at least 19 years old and in school to obtain CDA, CD certification, AA, or HDFS.
Bus Aide — must be at least 19 years old, with high school diploma or GED. Must be able to get on and off the bus several times each morning and afternoon. Must be able to go out the back emergency door, out the roof exit, and out the roof exit hatch and assist preschoolers in doing the same in an emergency (including carrying a child off the bus). Must be able to keep records as children enter and exit the bus, assist with harnesses, and keep order in a kind manner.
Benefits: ACHR offers excellent benefits for most regular positions including:
Eight Paid Holidays. Starts at hire date.
Three Paid Days Bereavement for Close Family. Starts at hire date.
Employer-Paid BC/BS Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (family coverage optional; paid by employee) Starts after 90 days.
Defined Benefits Retirement Plan. Starts in June or December after one year of employment.
Annual Leave (accrue a day for each month worked). Can take after 6 months introductory period.
Sick Leave (accrue a day for each month worked; can accrue up to 60 days). Can take after 6 months introductory period.
Life Insurance
Flex Benefits Plan
Ongoing Training (paid by employer; some in-house, some away at workshops & conferences).
Release Time to attend Higher Education(can be negotiated, depending on position and degree seeking.)
All positions require reliable attendance, good written and oral communication and computer skills; most positions require college degrees or certificates as listed. Classroom-related positions also require good skills with children/families.
Preference is given to qualified bilingual (especially Spanish speaking) applicants, especially in classroom positions.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in any position, stop by our central office (950 Shelton Mill Road, Auburn, AL) to pick up an application or to request more information. Or you may email a resume/vita to alma.gholston@achr.com and follow with an application.
Resumes accepted but applicants must complete and turn in the full application before interview will be considered.
Required Documents:
Because our staff work with or near children, we must require a Criminal Background Check (CBC) (with fingerprints cleared through the ABI and FBI using DHR’s system through COGENT), clear child abuse and sex offender checks and a medical report & TB skin test on the Department of Human Resources Form. (Cost for the CBC, Medical and TB is approximately $123.00.)
We also require proof of education (diploma – bring original & we will make a copy). Classroom positions also may require transcript. These items, as well as three work references, MUST be completed before selection for employment. Some positions (Bus Driver and some maintenance/janitorial positions) require that staff drive and require a clear (or nearly) clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Other things to know:
ACHR is drug-free, smoke-free and, to the extent practicable, scent-free workplace, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Staff must be interviewed and approved by the Policy Council before officially hired.