Clerk/Parent Involvement Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Nor Interviewing or Fall 2026

Full time - 37.5 hour work week

The Clerk/Parent Involvement Specialist supports the Center Leader in the area of center operations.

• Performs phone, reception, and clerical duties for the Head Start center.
• Provides assistance to the Center Leader/center staff in coordination and communication activities to facilitate effective center operation and component integration; and conducts assigned center/program activities necessary for effective, efficient delivery of services.
• Assists Center Leader and center staff in the conduct and documentation of center parent involvement and volunteer services/activities.
• Completes substitute duties as needed/requested - filling in for teaching staff absences on a regular basis.
• Establishes and maintains systems for assuring adequate center supplies, equipment, and materials under the direction of the Center Leader.
• Demonstrates work habits which comply with agency personnel policies and procedures, and completes special assignments from immediate supervisor or Head Start Director.

• High School diploma or GED
• Established work history
• Valid Driver's License & ability to obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Criminal background check (fingerprint, vulnerable person's registry, etc.)
• Ability to meet and work with the public, good reception and telephone skills are required.
• Physical ability to work with young children - up and down on floor, on and off buses, on playground, lifting up to 50 lbs. to carry a child, move furniture, etc.
• Legally eligible to work in the US

• Experience with young children in a Licensed Child Care Facility
• Customer Service Experience

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Professional Development
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer
• Overtime pay over 40 hours
• no-cost meals when working with children
• Over three weeks of paid leave for winter break, spring break, holidays, etc.
• Sick Leave
• Free health insurance for the individual
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free life insurance equivalent to one's salary
• Retirement contributions by the employer equivalent to 6% of one's salary after one year of employment
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending account
• Training to update and renew skills

Administered by Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC).

CAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.