Teacher Aide - Wymore Head Start 1944

Blue Valley Community Action Partnership; Wymore (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Valley Head Start in Wymore, NE is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant to support the lead teacher in delivering play-based learning and to help promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development in preschoolers. The role focuses on building positive relationships with children, families, and staff in a safe, engaging classroom.

The position is full-time (36 hours/week), Monday–Friday, with summers off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a CDA or other qualifying early childhood credential as required by BVCAChildren Services conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate, play-based learning activities.
• Promote children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Assist with child assessments and documentation.
• Foster a classroom environment that encourages family engagement and community partnerships.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive classroom environment.

Skills

Early childhood support

Family engagement

Classroom safety & documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA or qualifying early childhood credential

Job description

Preschool Teacher Assistant (Full-Time)

Gage County Head Start - Wymore, Wymore, NE

Wymore Head Start is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant who is passionate about early childhood education and helping young children learn through play. If you enjoy working with preschoolers and contributing to a positive, engaging classroom environment, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate, play-based learning activities
• Promote children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Assist with child assessments and documentation
• Foster a classroom environment that encourages family engagement and community partnerships
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive classroom environment

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) or other qualifying early childhood credential as required by BVCA Children Services conditions of employment

Schedule

• Full-Time - 36 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• Off during the summer (approximately mid-May through mid-August)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life & AD&D and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Cancer & Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off