Early Head Start Teacher Aide

Community Action Partnership; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid holidays

PTO

short term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

health

dental

vision

cancer/critical illness

accident

hospital indemnity

voluntary life insurance

retirement

flexible spending account

Job summary

Community Action Partnership in Kearney, NE seeks an enthusiastic Early Head Start Teacher Aide to support classroom activities and foster a safe, engaging learning environment for young learners.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED (child care experience preferred), strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with staff. Schedule is 40 hours per week, M-F, with a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Child care experience preferred.
• Strong communication and professional poise required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom management.
• Support daily classroom activities and curriculum implementation.
• Engage in Head Start activities and model appropriate behavior.
• Fill in for other center positions during staff absences.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Establish and maintain relationships

Model professional behavior

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Seeking a reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Early Head Start Teacher Aide, assisting in the classroom and supporting young learners’ growth and development.

Position: Teacher Aide

Program and Location: Early Head Start, Kearney

Position Summary: The Teacher Aide is responsible for providing teacher support in the classroom. The Teacher Aide also provides a safe, pleasant, active learning, and problem-solving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assume the role and responsibility of other center positions during staff absences
• Assist in classroom management.
• Assist in daily classroom activities and provide classroom support.
• Assist in implementation of the curriculum including active learning and practices that are developmentally appropriate.
• Assist in implementation of oral health practices.
• Be actively engaged in all Head Start activities and model appropriate behavior.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in a child care environment is preferred.

Required Skills:

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the general public and agency employees.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Model appropriate and professional behavior.

Schedule/Hours: 40 hours per week, full year. Scheduled hours are generally between 7:15 am and 3:15 pm, M-F with no Holidays or Weekends

Pay Rate: The entry-level rate of pay per hour is $16.04/ hour.

Benefits:

• paid holidays
• PTO
• short term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• health
• dental
• vision
• cancer/critical illness
• accident
• hospital indemnity
• voluntary life insurance
• retirement
• flexible spending account

For more information, call Cheyenne at [phone] or email [e-mail].