Teacher Assistant

Nebraska; Kearney (NE); Hybrid; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK) seeks a teacher assistant to support the lead teacher and assist with child care and activity facilitation on campus. You will help maintain orderly classrooms, complete required forms, and ensure licensing requirements are met.

Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED and be 18+. Responsibilities include interacting with staff and parents, and completing background checks per Nebraska regulations.

Qualifikationen

• High School education or GED and 18 years of age.
• General knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice.
• Ability to address care issues quickly and properly.
• Interact with lead teacher, center director, other staff, and parents.
• Must pass background checks including central registry, adult protective services, and state patrol registry.

Aufgaben

• Assist with the general care of the children.
• Help facilitate activities in the classroom.
• Keep classrooms clean and orderly.
• Complete forms as requested by the lead teacher and/or director.
• Comply with DHHS licensing requirements for teacher assistant.

Kenntnisse

Child development knowledge

Developmentally appropriate practice

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

The teacher assistant reports to the lead teacher and will help with the general care of the children, help with facilitating activities, and completing tasks to ensure the classrooms are kept clean and orderly. She will also complete forms as requested by the Lead teacher and/or the director. The teacher assistant will comply with the DHHS licensing requirements for teacher assistant.

High School education or GED and 18 years of age

• Must have general knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice.
• Be able to address issues pertaining to the care of the children quickly and properly.
• Interact with classroom lead teacher, center director, other lead teachers, student workers, and parents.

Candidates being considered for employment at unk child development center must be checked against the central registry of child abuse and neglect and the adult protective services registry and have a positive report from the nebraska state patrol regarding a criminal history and nebraska sex offender registry check before being hired.

About Us:

The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) is a public university committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. As part of the University of Nebraska system, UNK offers a supportive, student-focused environment with the resources of a larger institution.
Located in central Nebraska, UNK serves around 6,000 students and is known for its strong academics, welcoming campus culture, and dedication to student success. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and the power of education to transform lives.

Campus Name: University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK)

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: Chelsea Bartling at [e-mail]

Special Instructions to Applicant: Must have Early Childhood Experience

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.