Head Start Teacher Assistant

Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska; Ogallala (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; 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 of Mid-Nebraska in Ogallala is seeking a dedicated Head Start Teacher Assistant to support daily classroom activities and provide a safe, engaging learning environment. Responsibilities include implementing curriculum, documenting child progress, and assisting with home visits and parent conferences.

Starting wage ranges from $16.33 to $17.83 per hour, with certifications and experience affecting starting pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• If no CDA credential, candidate must enroll in a CDA credential program to be completed within 2 years; Head Start will pay for and assist.

Responsibilities

• Assist with curriculum implementation and development of developmentally appropriate activities.
• Document child outcomes through anecdotal notes and other documentation.
• Support initial and mid-year home visits along with parent conferences.
• Cover the role of other center positions during staff absences.
• Assist in classroom management and lesson planning/implementation.
• Assist in the implementation of oral health practices.
• Assist in meeting Individual Education Plan goals.
• Be actively engaged in Head Start activities and model appropriate behavior.

Skills

Classroom support

Child engagement

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA credential program enrollment within 2 years

Job description

Join our team as a Head Start Teacher Assistant! Seeking a dedicated and hardworking individual passionate about making a difference in young children's lives.

Position: Teacher Assistant

Program and Location: Ogallala Head Start, Ogallala

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of the curriculum, which includes active learning and practices that are developmentally appropriate.
• Assist with completion of the Child Assessment to document child outcomes through anecdotal notes and other documentation.
• Assist in conducting initial and mid-year home visits along with parent/staff conferences.
• Assume the role and responsibility of other center positions during staff absences.
• Assist in classroom management and lesson planning/implementation.
• Assist in the implementation of oral health practices.
• Assist in meeting Individual Education Plan goals.
• Be actively engaged in all Head Start activities and model appropriate behavior.

Tasks and Duties

• Assist with completion of development and social emotional screenings for each child.
• Assist Teacher in completing child growth assessments.
• Assist with completion of Child Development Plans.
• Assist with and attend Head Start events as needed.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Individuals without a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential must be willing to enroll in a child development associate credential program to be completed within 2 years. Head Start will pay for and assist in the completion of a CDA for the right candidate!

Schedule/Hours

Scheduled hours are generally between 7:15 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday. 40 Hours a week for 38 weeks. This position has summer months off.

Pay Rate

Starting wage ranges from $16.33 - $17.83 per hour. Starting pay will be based on certifications and experience.

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

Employees are eligible during the months they are working and are full time.

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