OVEC offers an online application form. The form is six pages long and must be completed in its entirety to be submitted properly. This includes the mandatory fields. Inserting invalid responses (such as the word "present" when a date is asked for) will produce an error and will require you to go back one page. Click the button to begin:

Note that an online application is only a first step. You will be contacted for additional information by OVEC Human Resources.

You may also send a letter of application stating the desired position, a current resumé, and three (3) letters of professional reference to the following address:

Human Resources
Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative
PO Box 1249
Shelbyville, KY 40066

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Coordinator
OVEC has an immediate opening for a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Coordinator.  This a part time position of  up to 50 days.  1 or 2 days will be worked in June and the remaining days will start July 1, 2009.   Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.  Must have experience in providing professional development for teachers and promoting teacher growth.  Must have strong communication and organizational skills, ability to manage budgets and write requests for proposals.  The primary responsibility is coordinating the activities of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification Program for OVEC.  Deadline for application:  June, 8, 2009

Teacher Bullitt County
OVEC HEAD START has an immediate opening for a full time Teacher at our Bullitt County Head Start classroom at Cedar Grove Elementary. High school diploma or GED required. AA Degree in ECE or related field preferred. Must have or obtain a CDA within 6 months of employment. Two years of experience in early childhood programs required.
Position closes June 19, 2009. Apply to Human Resources by completing and submitting online application at www.ovec.org or obtaining and submitting paper application at 100 Alpine Drive, Shelbyville, KY 40065. Equal Opportunity Employer

Teacher Aide Owen County
OVEC HEAD START has an immediate opening for a Teacher Aide at our Owen County Center Base Head Start classroom located at Owenton, KY. Under the supervision of the teaching staff, the Teacher Aide will assist in providing and implementing a developmentally appropriate learning environment with varied experiences. High school diploma or equivalent required. Education and experience working with pre-school children desired. Position is 3 hours per day, 4 days per week, 148 days annually.
Position closes June 19, 2009. Apply to Human Resources by completing and submitting online application at www.ovec.org or obtaining and submitting paper application at OVEC, 100 Alpine Drive, Shelbyville, KY 40065. Equal Opportunity Employer

Teacher Shelby County
OVEC has an immediate opening for a full time Teacher at our Shelby County Center Based Head Start classroom at Clear Creek Elementary. High school diploma or GED required. AA Degree in ECE or related field preferred. Must have or obtain a CDA within 6 months of employment. Two years of experience in early childhood programs required.
Position closes July 3, 2009. Apply to Human Resources by completing and submitting online application at www.ovec.org or obtaining and submitting paper application at 100 Alpine Drive, Shelbyville, KY 40065. Equal Opportunity Employer

Project Director-Kentucky Parent Information & Resource Center
Bachelor’s degree required and Master’s degree preferred. Experience required in implementing effective parent involvement programs. Candidate must have strong leadership skills and experience in regional and statewide education program implementation and ongoing management.
Position requires candidate who takes initiative and who possesses strong administrative, staff management, organization and communication skills. Applicant must have strong technology skills as well as proven ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks with attention to detail. Experience in data collection and use of data to support continued program improvement preferred. Some travel required. Salary and benefits based on agency Salary Schedule.
Please send resume and three references by July 14, 2009 to Kim Murphy or Brenda Conner, OVEC, P.O. Box 1249, Shelbyville, KY 40066. Applicant must also complete and submit an online employment application found at www.ovec.org under OVEC Employment Opportunities. Equal Opportunity Employer

Teacher Aide Owen County HEAD START
OVEC has an immediate opening for a Teacher Aide at our Owen County 4’s Center Base Head Start classroom located at Owenton, KY. Under the supervision of the teaching staff, the Teacher Aide will assist in providing and implementing a developmentally appropriate learning environment with varied experiences. High school diploma or equivalent required. Education and experience working with pre-school children desired.
Position is 3 hours per day, 4 days per week, 148 days annually. Position closes July 6, 2009. Apply to Human Resources by completing and submitting online application at www.ovec.org or obtaining and submitting paper application at OVEC, 100 Alpine Drive, Shelbyville, KY 40065. Equal Opportunity Employer

Please note that the following position is not with OVEC, but with one of our partners:

University of Louisville
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Teaching and Learning
Instructor Positions

PENDING BUDGET APPROVAL
 The Department of Teaching in Learning at the University of Louisville is seeking highly accomplished, experienced teachers and teacher leaders for full- and part-time instructor positions (1-year). In particular, we are seeking expertise in the following areas: instructional technology, reading, general and content-specific pedagogy courses, education foundations, early childhood and special education. Please visit our web site, http://louisville.edu/hr/employment/applicants, for details. Reviews will begin immediately; the application deadline is June 30, 2009.