Head Start Center Assistant

Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska; McCook (NE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska in McCook is seeking a Center Assistant to support staff in Head Start. You will help implement daily lesson plans, keep records, assist with meals, and maintain classroom inventories while modeling professional behavior.

The position offers part-time hours, with a 9:00 am–1:00 pm window, 37 weeks per year. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with preference for those pursuing their GED, and strong organizational and interpersonal skills are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; consideration for candidates pursuing GED.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Professional behavior and ability to work with diverse groups are important.
• Previous experience with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom as needed by implementing daily lesson plan.
• Assist in record keeping, documentation, and classroom breaks.
• Assist with meal and snack distribution and cleanup.
• Assist staff with stocking classroom inventories.
• Assist in implementing oral health practices as needed.
• Assist with general housekeeping of the center.
• Be actively engaged in Head Start activities and model appropriate behavior.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Experience with children (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position:

Center Assistant

Program and Location:

Head Start, McCook

Position Summary:

The Center Assistant provides support to staff.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in classroom as needed by implementing daily lesson plan, assisting in record keeping, documentation, providing classroom breaks.
• Assist with meal and snack distribution and clean up.
• Assist staff with ensuring classroom inventories are stocked.
• Assist in implementation of oral health practices as needed.
• Assist with general housekeeping of the center.
• Be actively engaged in all Head Start activities and model appropriate behavior.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED. Consideration will be given to individuals working towards GED.

Required Skills:

• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the general public as well as other agency employees.
• Model appropriate/professional behavior.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.

Schedule/Hours:

20 hours per week for 37 weeks per year, Monday through Friday. Schedule is flexible, approximate hours are between 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Pay Rate:

Starting pay is $15.78 per hour.

For more information, call Taner Nixon at 308-865-5690 or email [e-mail].