Join our team as a Head Start Teacher Assistant! Seeking a dedicated and hardworking individual passionate about making a difference in young children’s lives.

Position: Teacher Assistant

Program and Location: Head Start, Kearney

Position Summary: The Teacher Assistant is responsible for providing Teacher support in the classroom. They also provide a safe, pleasant, active learning and problem-solving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with implementation of the curriculum, which includes active learning and practices that are developmentally appropriate.
• Assist with completion of the Child Assessment to document child outcomes through anecdotal notes and other documentation.
• Assist in conducting initial and mid-year home visits along with parent/staff conferences.
• Assume the role and responsibility of other center positions during staff absences.
• Assist in classroom management and lesson planning/implementation.
• Assist in the implementation of oral health practices.
• Assist in meeting Individual Education Plan goals.
• Be actively engaged in all Head Start activities and model appropriate behavior.

Tasks and Duties:

• Assist with completion of development and social emotional screenings for each child.
• Assist Teacher in completing child growth assessments.
• Assist with completion of Child Development Plans.
• Assist with and attend Head Start events as needed.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Individuals without a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential must be willing to enroll in a child development associate credential program to be completed within 2 years. Head Start will pay for and assist in the completion of a CDA for the right candidate!

Schedule/Hours: 40 hours per week for 39 weeks per year. Scheduled hours are generally between 7:30 am – 3:30 pm Monday – Friday. This position has summer months off.

Pay Rate: Starting wage ranges from $16.00 - $17.50. Starting pay will be based on certifications and experience.

Benefits: Agency benefits include: paid holidays, PTO, short term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits available include: health, dental, vision, cancer/critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and voluntary life insurance, as well as retirement and flexible spending account. Employees are eligible during the months they are working and are full time.

For more information, call Sarah Bash at (308) 865-5690 or email sarahb@mnca.net.