Lead Aide - Child Development Center - PT

Southeast Community College; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

TIAA retirement plan

Vision plan

Job summary

Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska, is seeking a Lead Aide for the Child Development Center on a part-time regular basis. The Lead Aide will support the Group Supervisor in planning and carrying out a developmental program and will assist in educating and caring for the children enrolled.

This role requires prior experience with children in a group setting and at least 6 months of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a group setting.
• 6 months of supervisory experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move furniture.

Responsibilities

• Assist Group Supervisor in planning and carrying out developmental programs for children.
• Provide continuity of education and care when the Group Supervisor is absent.
• Cooperate with staff and SCC students in teaching and supervising children.
• Maintain classroom appearance and cleanliness.
• Meet the Child/Teacher ratio in assigned areas.
• Record progress and communicate with parents during conferences.

Skills

Experience working with children in a

Supervisory experience

Job description

Lead Aide - Child Development Center - PT

SCC reserves the right to change, modify, or cancel posted positions as appropriate and/or necessary.

Posting Details

Position Information Position Title Lead Aide - Child Development Center - PT Department Child Care Center Location Lincoln Job Category Support Staff Job Type Part-Time Regular Posting Number 01883 Position End Date

Position Summary Information General Description of Position Under the general direction and supervision of the Director, Child Development Center, The Lead Aide performs those duties necessary to assist the Group Supervisor in planning and carrying on a developmental program that provides a successful learning environment for Early Childhood Education students. The major responsibility will be to carry out those duties, which involve the education and care of the children enrolled in the Program. This is a part-time regular position.

Essential Functions

• Work under Group Supervisor assisting in the carrying out of plans and teaching of appropriate educational programs, routines, activities, and experiences of children enrolled in the program.
• Ability to provide continuity of education and care in assigned classrooms when the Group Supervisor may be absent.
• Assist and cooperate with Group Supervisor, support staff, and SCC students who are involved in teaching and supervising the classroom's children.
• Cooperate with Group Supervisor in any temporary reassignment necessary because of staff absences or changed attendance of children or in other ways necessary to maintain a quality program for all the children enrolled in the Center.
• Cooperate with Early Childhood Education Instructors responsible for teaching, supervising, and evaluating students in the laboratory.
• Cooperate with other Program staff so that each can assume assigned responsibilities effectively.
• Evaluate each child in the assigned group and maintain records and other information regarding the progress of children, which will be conveyed to parents during conferences.
• Give input to Group Supervisors or lab Instructors on students.
• Be responsible for maintaining the general appearance of the classroom used and assist in maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of other rooms (lunchroom, bathroom, etc.).
• Be responsible for meeting the Child/Teacher ratio in assigned areas.

Promote/Support Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Access

Work toward creating a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and productive work and learning environment, where all students, faculty members, and college employees are valued and may contribute to their full potential, regardless of their differences. Make concerted efforts to implement accessible and inclusive practices and processes aimed at creating a diverse and equitable learning and work environment. Commit to fostering and maintaining a safe environment of respect and inclusion for students, employees, and members of the community, and promote and support the College's policies and programming related to access, fair employment, EEO , equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Marginal Functions

• May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
• Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of evidence-based Early Childhood Education philosophies and practices.
• Ability to lift and carry up to (50) fifty pounds for short distances, and move tables, chairs, and media equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing, in person, and on the phone.
• Ability to use basic computer skills.
• The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a group setting.
• 6 months of supervisory experience

Desired Qualifications N/A

Salary $16.53 per hour

Benefits Part-time regular employees are eligible to participate in the TIAA retirement plan through a Roth, SRA , or 457(B) account, with no match provided by the College. Additionally, part-time regular employees may enroll in the group vision plan through employee-paid premiums.

Schedule Normal hours of work for this part-time regular position are scheduled by the College generally Monday through Friday, based on a 29-hour workweek, based on a 260-day work calendar. Scheduled special activities, emergencies, or temporary schedule changes may require hours outside of the regular workday or workweek.

Posting Detail Information

Please be advised that Southeast Community College will require a Criminal History Background Check prior to final offer.

Open Date 09/10/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Recommendation Letter
• Other Document

Contact Us

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