Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant — Grow Young Minds

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster & Saunders Counties; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401K with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Engaging team environment

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster & Saunders Counties seeks part-time Infant/Toddler Teaching Assistants for the Early Head Start program in Lincoln, NE. You will support lead teachers by supervising and guiding infants and toddlers, helping create a positive, engaging classroom environment.

Starting pay is $15.45-$15.99 per hour, based on qualifications. The role emphasizes building strong relationships with children and families, communicating progress to parents, and participating in

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.
• One year experience working with young children and their families in a daycare or related setting preferred.
• Strong verbal and written proficiencies of the English language and communication skills required.
• Sensitivity to the experiences, needs, and strengths of low-income and diverse populations, and individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to take initiative to continually improve service.
• Knowledge of curriculum, principles and best practices of early childhood education.
• Ability to work independently and with teams to achieve shared program goals.
• Commitment to building relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Work with classroom teachers to plan and implement education programs to enhance the development of each child.
• Foster positive relationships with all children in classroom.
• Assist in the design and maintenance of an attractive and stimulating learning environment.
• Communicate with parents about their child’s progress.
• Under the supervision of the lead teacher, observe, assess and document each assigned child’s health, skills, behavior, growth and development.
• Develop effective partnerships with parents/caregivers by regularly sharing information and encouraging parent/caregiver input into all aspects of the learning program.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Early childhood education knowledge

Relationship building

Diversity sensitivity

Autonomy

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year experience with young children

Job description

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster & Saunders Counties seeks part-time Infant/Toddler Teaching Assistants for the Early Head Start program in Lincoln, NE. You will support lead teachers by supervising and guiding infants and toddlers, helping create a positive, engaging classroom environment.

Starting pay is $15.45-$15.99 per hour, based on qualifications. The role emphasizes building strong relationships with children and families, communicating progress to parents, and participating in