What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Teacher Aide position at Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership?
LOCATION: Norfolk, NE
JOB TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with seasonal layoff
ABOUT US: Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (NENCAP), INC is a private, nonprofit corporation. NENCAP serves an income-eligible population in a 14-county area of Northeast Nebraska with programs such as Head Start, Early Head Start, WIC/Immunizations, Healthy Families, Weatherization, and Family Services, free tax preparation, car seat programs, Veteran Services, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and food pantries
JOB SUMMARY: As a Teacher Aide you will assist the Teacher in planning and carrying out the educational activities of the center. Record observations for children and assist the Teacher in entering observations and placing children on GOLD. Plan and implement one day per week on the lesson plan. Fill in during Teacher’s absences. Complete assigned nutrition duties. Ensure playground safety and complete appropriate checklists. Check and restock the First Aid Kit on a monthly basis. Perform cleaning duties as required by the center. Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds. Possess basic computer skills. Maintain confidentiality of program participants and follow Program and Agency standards and policies.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and one of the following:
· A Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
· Enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within 2 years.
· Have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in any field or be enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.
The program provides opportunities for staff to obtain a Child Development Associate Credential or advance a degree.
WAGE & BENEFITS: The starting wage is $18.00 per hour, plus benefits. Benefits include health, life, dental and vision insurance. NENCAP covers the premium for our employees to receive single coverage for health, life, dental and vision for FREE! Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, EAP, 401k Retirement.
HOW TO APPLY: For Agency application, job description, education requirements, wage and benefit information visit www.nencap.org or contact HR at 1-800-445-2505 or 402-385-6300. No resumes accepted. To apply, submit a completed Agency application to Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership, PO Box 667, Pender, NE 68047-0667. Position open until filled.
EOE 80% Federally Funded Non-Profit Agency
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Norfolk, NE 68701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
