Infant/Toddler Teaching Assistant (part time)

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

Do you enjoy about working with young children and want to grow your career in Early Childhood Education? Are you excited about the opportunity to help children and families in a supportive work environment?

Community Action Early Head Start is looking for enthusiastic part time Infant/Toddler Teaching Assistants to join our team! This role will support the Lead Teachers and Associate Teachers by supervising and guiding children in our Infant and Toddler classrooms in our Early Head Start Program. Our Teaching Assistants assist in creating a positive classroom environment to support the needs and development of children. We are looking for someone that loves working with young children and is passionate about providing all the resources necessary to positively impact the development of children. Our team members have the unique opportunity to support children and families from at-risk backgrounds reach their goals and achieve success.

Starting Pay: $15.45-15.99/hour based on qualifications.

The Role

• 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.

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.

Benefits & Perks

• 14 paid holidays.
• 401K with employer match.
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Engaging work environment with friendly and supportive team members.
• Meaningful work that positive impacts families and children in our community.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

About Head Start

Community Action Head Start gives children from at-risk backgrounds opportunities to build the skills they need to be successful in school and life. We work alongside children, families, and the community on the path to success. Services are provided at no cost to families.

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, marital status, genetics, or any other status protected under federal and state law.

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