OVO is not just another place to work but rather a place to begin your career.  Exciting part-time and full-time career opportunities are available at OVO.  We offer a competitive benefits package, including paid holidays; earned leave time based on years of service; health, dental, vision, and other insurance; and a 401K retirement program.  Our wages are commiserate with industry standards. Staff development is a priority, and numerous training opportunities are made available to our staff.  Our employees also enjoy the intangible benefits of serving their community and helping those in most need.  The OVO team is passionate about providing excellence in client services and being a voice and a helping hand for those in need.  We are rewarded daily with the knowledge that we each have made a positive difference in our community.  OVO is committed to its staff, and they are committed to this organization.  The statistics speak for themselves:

  • Our staff boasts over 446 combined years of service with OVO.
  • Current employees have been with our organization an average of over 7 years.
  • Our employee with the current longest years of service is an amazing 31 years.
  • In 2016, our employees reported 100% satisfaction with their supervisor and career progression.

OVO provides all of its services without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, or status as a veteran.

 

Center Director/Special Needs Coordinator

Ohio Valley Opportunities, Inc. is seeking qualified individual for the position of Head Start Center Director/Special Needs Coordinator at our Jennings County Head Start center. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, or a related field required. The Center Director/Special Needs Coordinator will provide staff management and coordinate special services for at-risk preschoolers, works with established community partner agencies to initiate mental health and disability services, and provides training and support to Head Start staff on behavioral intervention strategies.  Individual must be at least 21 years of age.  This is a full time, year-round position with excellent benefits. OVO is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

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Teacher Assistant

OVO Head Start has an outstanding career opportunity available for a skilled early childhood education professional that is enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the lives of preschoolers. A full-time Teacher Assistant position is now available at our Madison and Scottsburg Head Start Centers. An Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field with relevant coursework required. $13.52 per hour. OVO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

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Teacher

OVO Head Start has outstanding career opportunities available for skilled early childhood education professionals that are enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the lives of preschoolers. A Full-time Teacher position is now available at our Scottsburg Head Start Center. $18.36 per hour. A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related degree with relevant coursework required. OVO is an Equal Opportunity employer and Provider.

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Head Start Director

Ohio Valley Opportunities is offering an outstanding career opportunity as the Head Start Director. This positon will provide leadership and direction to our Head Start Program in Jefferson, Jennings and Scott Counties. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required with experience in the supervision of staff, fiscal management and administration. A Master’s Degree in Business Management, Leadership or a related field is preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience in grant development, program planning and interpreting and implementing Federal, State and local regulations. Exceptional written and verbal communication, time management and organization skills a must.

The Head Start Director will work closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors and Policy Council to provide a quality Early Childhood Program which meets complex regulations.

This position will work alongside the current Head Start Director for an extended period of time to gain the required knowledge to successfully lead the Head Start Program.

OVO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

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Center Assistants

Ohio Valley Opportunities Head Start Program has outstanding career opportunities available for early childhood professionals that are enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the lives of preschoolers. Full-time Center Assistant positions are now available in our Jefferson, Scott and Jennings county center. These positions requires a high school diploma or GED.  Prefer an individual with experience working with families and children. We offer a competitive benefit package, 401(k) plan and generous earned leave time. $10.95 per hour. OVO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

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