Primary Duties
JOB SUMMARY: Assist the teacher as directed. Promote nurturing and bonding relationships. Implement appropriate early childhood education experiences. Encourage self-help skills and provide consistent routines. Assist children in establishing good habits of personal hygiene; change diapers so children are comfortable. Record observations of children and assist the teacher in entering observations. Perform cleaning duties as required by the center to ensure cleanliness and neatness. Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and lifting of children up to 50 pounds. Possess basic computer skills. Maintain confidentiality of program participants and follow Program and Agency standards and policies.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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.
Compensation Details
WAGE & BENEFITS: The starting wage is $12.00 per hour, plus benefits. Wage increasing with education and experience.
Benefits
Benefits include health, life, dental and vision insurance. Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, EAP, 401k Retirement.
How to Apply
For job 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. To apply, submit a completed Agency application. No resumes accepted. Send applications to Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership, PO Box 667, Pender, NE 68047-0667. Positions open until filled.
EOE
80% Federally Funded
Non-Profit Agency