Teacher Aide - Wymore 1855

Blue Valley Community Action Partnership; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an energetic and nurturing individual to join their team in shaping the future of preschoolers. This full-time role involves implementing integrated curriculum plans that reflect developmentally appropriate practices while fostering parent engagement and community partnerships. The position offers a supportive environment where professional growth is encouraged, and you will play a vital role in ensuring a safe, clean, and productive atmosphere for children to thrive. If you are passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CDA certification preferred.
• Knowledge in child development and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilize integrated curriculum plans to promote children's development.
• Assist in collecting and entering child assessment data.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Skills

Effective Communication

Relationship Building

Child Development Knowledge

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Child Development Associate Certification

Job description

Gage County Head Start, in Wymore, NE, is looking for an energetic, nurturing person who desires to contribute to an excellent environment of education through play, while helping to shape the future of our preschoolers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Utilize integrated curriculum plans, which reflect developmentally appropriate practice, parental and cultural influences, promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of enrolled children, and support the programs school readiness goals.
2. Assist the teacher to collect and enter child assessment data.
3. Support an atmosphere that promotes and provides opportunities for parent engagement and community partnerships.
4. Model sensitivity, build and foster relationships.
5. Communicate effectively and professionally.
6. Ensure the operation and maintenance of a safe, clean, healthy and productive work environment.
7. Maintain professional competence through professional growth and development opportunities.
8. Maintain accurate records and documentation in a timely manner.
9. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Proof of high school diploma or GED.
2. Must possess or be willing to obtain a Child Development Associate certification or certification/degree as described in the current BVCA Children Services condition of employment.

BENEFITS

• This is a full time position at 36 hrs/week; M-F; off over the summer approx mid-May through mid-Aug.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident/Cancer/Hospital Confinement Indemnity Plans, Employee Assistance Program, 403 (b) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off.