Temporary Teacher Aide

Blue Valley Community Action Partnership; Crete (NE); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue River Early Learning Academy (BRELA) – Crete, NE is seeking a temporary Preschool Teacher Assistant to support the lead teacher through December. This position may transition to permanent depending on agency needs and funding.

Responsibilities include implementing play-based activities, promoting child development, assisting with assessments, and fostering family engagement within a safe classroom. Requires a high school diploma or GED and CDA or other credential as needed by BVCA

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Preschool Teacher Assistant (TEMPORARY)
Blue River Early Learning Academy (BRELA) – Crete, NE

The Blue River Early Learning Academy (BRELA) is seeking a temporary Preschool Teacher Assistant who is interested in working through December. This position has the potential to become a permanent position depending on agency needs at that time.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and helping young children learn through play, and 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)

Additional Information:

This temporary role is expected to continue through December 30, 2026; however, continued employment is not guaranteed and is dependent on agency need and funding.