Head Start Teacher Aide (Full Year)

Program and Location:Head Start, Kearney

Position Summary: The Teacher Aide is responsible for providing teacher support in the classroom. The Teacher Aide also provides a safe, pleasant, active learning, and problem-solving environment. The Teacher Aide is responsible to, and under the direct supervision of, the Center Director.

Responsibilities:

• Assume the role of Teacher Assistant during absences.
• Assist in classroom management and lesson planning/implementation.
• Assist in daily classroom activities and provide classroom support.
• Assist in implementation of the curriculum including active learning and practices that are developmentally appropriate.
• Assist in implementation of oral health practices.
• Be actively engaged in all Head Start activities and model appropriate behavior.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in a child care environment is preferred.

Required Skills:

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the general public and agency employees.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Model appropriate and professional behavior.

Schedule/Hours: 37 hours per week for 52 weeks per year. Approximate hours are 8:00 am – 3:15 pm, Monday-Friday.

Pay Rate The starting rate of pay is $12.88.

Benefits: With benefits, the wage value calculates to approximately $16.49 per hour. Agency benefits provided include: paid holidays, PTO, short term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits available include: health, dental, vision, cancer/critical illness, accident, and voluntary life insurance, as well as retirement and flexible spending account. Benefits are available during the months the employee is working.

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