Head Start Co-Teacher

Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Inc.; Schuyler, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life ins.

PTO

9 paid holidays

Paid birthday off

Employer-matched retirement

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Inc. seeks an Assistant Teacher/Center Specialist to support nurturing interactions, plan and implement learning experiences, and drive progress across Head Start outcomes. The role focuses on effective curriculum implementation and assessing development for diverse learners.

Based in Schuyler, NE, the position is Monday–Thursday, 7 am–5 pm, 40 hours weekly. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance; PTO; 9 paid holidays; birthday off;

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required; prefer an AA or BA in Early Childhood
• Valid driver\'s license
• Prefer experience with preschool-age children

Responsibilities

• Work in the classroom with children and assisting the Teacher with planning and activities
• Attend and assist in PreK Round-Up as assigned
• Obtain and document In-kind
• Work cooperatively with other employees, clients, and community members
• Recruit ECP volunteers
• Promote school readiness for children, families, and community members
• Participate in all required meetings and trainings
• Adhere to all CNCAP policies and procedures

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED; AA/BA in Early Childhood preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Databases

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist Teacher/Center Specialist in providing effective and nurturing adult-child interactions, plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment, and promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages birth to five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work in the classroom with children and assisting the Teacher with planning and activities
2. Attend and assist in PreK Round-Up as assigned
3. Obtain and document In-kind
4. Work cooperatively with other employees, clients, and community members
5. Recruit ECP volunteers
6. Promote school readiness for children, families, and community members
7. Participate in all required meetings and trainings
8. Adhere to all CNCAP policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

1. A high school diploma or GED is required, prefer an AA or BA in Early Childhood
2. Valid driver's license
3. Prefer experience with preschool-age children

SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Problem-solving skills
2. Communication skills
3. knowledge in word, excel, PowerPoint, and databases
4. Excellent time-management and organizational skills
5. Demonstrated ability to work with others

SCHEDULE: Monday-Thursday: 7 am - 5 pm

REPORTS TO: Area Manager

JOB STATUS: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

PAY: $15.98 - $17.65/hour (depending on qualifications)

BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Generous leave accrual (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid birthday off
• Employer-matched retirement (up to 3%)
• Opportunities for professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedule

FLSA STATUS: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development, and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

EOE