Head Start Center Assistant

Community Action Partnership; McCook (NE); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska is seeking a Center Assistant for the Head Start program in McCook. The role provides essential support to staff and children during daily activities.

The schedule is 20 hours per week across 37 weeks per year, with hours typically 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The starting pay is $15.78 per hour, reflecting Head Start wage guidelines and local market conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required (GED candidates considered)
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Model professional behavior in all interactions
• Prior experience working with children is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom as needed by implementing daily lesson plans
• Assist with meal and snack distribution and cleanup
• Help ensure classroom inventories are stocked
• Support oral health practices as needed and promote hygiene
• Assist with general housekeeping of the center
• Be actively engaged in Head Start activities and model appropriate behavior

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional behavior

Child experience (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].