Early Head Start Center Assistant – Supportive 30h/wk Role

Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Short term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Cancer/critical illness rider

Accident insurance

Hospital indemnity

Retirement plan

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska is seeking a Center Assistant for the Early Head Start program in North Platte. The role focuses on supporting staff in daily classroom tasks, meal distribution, inventory management, and health practices, with a strong emphasis on professional conduct and positive engagement with children and families.

The position is 30 hours per week, full year, offering comprehensive benefits including holidays, PTO, disability, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or working toward GED.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and staff.
• Model professional behavior.
• Prior work with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom by implementing daily lesson plans and supporting staff.
• Assist with meal and snack distribution and cleanup.
• Help maintain classroom inventories and records.
• Support oral health practices and classroom housekeeping.
• Step in for other center positions during staff absences.
• Engage in Head Start activities and model appropriate behavior.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional behavior

Experience with children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska is seeking a Center Assistant for the Early Head Start program in North Platte. The role focuses on supporting staff in daily classroom tasks, meal distribution, inventory management, and health practices, with a strong emphasis on professional conduct and positive engagement with children and families.

The position is 30 hours per week, full year, offering comprehensive benefits including holidays, PTO, disability, and health coverage.