Teacher Assistant

TEACHER ASSISTANT

$14.81 per hour or $17.01 per hour and up, depending on experience. Lead Teacher is $21.21 plus. Come join our team as the school is expanding and adding classrooms!

EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE which includes paid vacation, paid sick leave, and 26 paid holidays!! Enjoy a snowball fight, while earning a paid day off that follows the LPS calendar and inclement weather policies! You’ll also earn Holiday Break off fully paid!! Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, that starts the first day of the month, following the month you start! You’ll have all of these great perks while getting paid to become a Certified Teacher - should you wish to take advantage of the Paid Tuition Program! (More Details below)

Do you have a passion for supporting children and families in our community?

Bring your love for Early Childhood Education, and come join this rapidly growing and state of the art academic facility that is currently adding to their team! Core Talent, LLC is currently recruiting for a “Teacher Assistant ,” on behalf of one of Lincoln’s premier Early Childhood Education Centers. As a Teacher Assistant, you’ll be working in an environment that fosters social and academic growth by utilizing research and evidence based practices. This center works to ensure that families who lack crucial resources and opportunities, may have access to a high–quality learning center that will allow them the opportunities they need to reach their full potential. This center is a part of a national network of high quality early childhood programs, serving children from birth to age five. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference, while growing your career as a Teacher Assistant!

This position offers a best-in-class benefits package! You’ll have a regular full-time schedule; a casual dress code; on the job training; a continuing education program; 14 paid holidays; ADDITIONAL fully paid time off between Christmas and New Years, and some surprise days off! You’ll also receive very generous sick & vacation days your first year! These are just a few of the perks offered in this year-around program!

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; or Bachelor's Degree in a related area with a minimum of 30 credits of college level coursework to include 18 credits of Early Childhood coursework and an additional 12 credits earned from a related area. Related areas can include, but are not limited to, child development, early childhood curriculum, early childhood assessment, psychology, family development, social work and children's literature
• A minimum of six months experience teaching in an early childhood program
• Must be able to pass a background check that meets compliance standards
• Prospective employees must provide Client with information on the college courses taken and demonstrate that the courses address early childhood education or child development

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY TASKS

• Assist in the development of lesson plans with goals, objectives, activities and outcomes for children and participate in implementing them intentionally
• Assist in the integration of other areas, i.e., health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities and parent involvement, into the education plan
• Assist in, or take responsibility for as assigned, the creation of documentation panels on a regular basis to make the learning that the children are experiencing visible to parents and visitors
• Assist in planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate classroom activities that will enhance the social-emotional, physical, language and cognitive development of each child
• Provide opportunities for children to develop positive self-images and experience success
• Assist in the development of an individualized educational plan for each child
• Provide information to the Teacher / Master Teacher/ and other Service Providers that will assist in the referral process for children with special needs
• Foster positive relationships with all children in the classroom
• Develop effective relationships with parents through regular informal conversations
• As assigned by the Teacher, communicate with parents regularly about their child's progress
• As assigned, participate in home visits with each child's family to clarify child and family needs
• Encourage parent participation in program activities and in implementing education activities for their children at home
• Develop effective partnerships with parents by encouraging input into all aspects of the educational program
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job description

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to physically interact with children including the ability to walk or run quickly, kneel or sit on floor, bend and lift, walk over rough or uneven ground, while in or outside of facility
• Ability to lift, carry and move center/classroom equipment and supplies and/or bulky objects or children weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Organization skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities
• Ability to collaboratively problem-solve
• Maintain boundaries and performs all duties in an ethical and professional manner
• Complies with all confidentiality regulations as required
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification
• Knowledge of state child care licensing requirements
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team as a cooperative and supportive team member

The Teacher Assistant works cooperatively with the Lead Teacher to plan and implement the daily education program for the children. Under the supervision of the Master Teacher, and Lead Teacher, the Teacher Assistant will ensure the education program is developmentally appropriate meeting the individual needs of children as well as program standards of our Client, Head Start/Early Head Start, Sixpence, the Nebraska Department of Education and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). In the absence of the Lead Teacher, the Teacher Assistant takes responsibility for the management of the classroom.

For immediate consideration, please attach a resume or CV

Core Talent, LLC is a premier recruitment service based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Core Talent was created to compliment the employment and recruitment strategies of Lincoln's Leading Employers. With 19 years of experience in the staffing industry, we strive to become our client's trusted talent acquisition partner in today's competitive marketplace. We are proud to be an inclusive and diversity owned company.

Our Client is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer

Angela Caldwell

President| Core Talent, LLC

Lincoln, NE 68508

Job Type: Full-time Permanent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.81 - $21.21 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $21