TEACHER ASSISTANT
$18.00+ per hour, depending on experience. Lead is $24.00 plus, Depends on experience. **STOP looking for a "JOB" and BUILD YOUR CAREER HERE! Get paid to become a Certified Teacher! In-house ongoing Professional Development and Paid Tuition are part of this great culture of success - you'll be supported along your journey!
We are adding two new locations in Lincoln - join us now for an amazing opportunity for career growth!
Do you have a passion for supporting children and families in our community?
Are you ready to build a long-term career as a certified Teacher, and be an integral part of shaping the minds of tomorrow's youth?
Bring your love for Early Childhood Education, and come join this rapidly growing, state of the art, academic facility that is currently adding to their team, and ADDING TWO NEW LOCATIONS! Core Talent, LLC is currently recruiting for a “Teacher Assistant ,” on behalf of one of Lincoln’s premier Early Childhood Education Centers. As 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!
GREAT BENEFITS-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; 26+paid holidays; INCLUDING fully paid time off between Christmas and New Years, All LPS days off (including LPS snow days), and some additional 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! BENEFITS BEGIN THE FIRST DAY FOLLOWING THE MONTH THAT YOU START WORK!
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY TASKS:
- Observe, assess, and document each assigned child’s health, skills, behavior, growth, and development.
- Provide opportunities for children to develop positive self-images and experience success.
- Foster positive relationships with all children in the classroom.
- Maintain an attractive and stimulating learning environment and encourage children’s independence and self-selection of activities.
- Ensure that all children are under appropriate supervision and guidance at all times.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy classroom environment.
- Assist with the timely completion of necessary paperwork, including CACFP documentation, developmental assessments, incident reports, etc.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate classroom activities that will enhance the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of each child.
- Assist in the development of lesson plans with goals, objectives, activities, and outcomes for children and participate in implementing them intentionally.
- Develop effective relationships with parents through regular informal conversations.
- Participate in home visits with each child’s family twice per school year.
- Encourage parent participation in program activities and in implementing education activities for their children at home.
Other
- Participate in reflective supervision with the primary supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) required within the first year of hire.
- Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) preferred; OR12 credit hours of either ECE college courses or certified ECE training preferred.
- Two or more years of experience working in an Early Childhood Center preferred.
- Must be able to pass a background check that meets compliance standards.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of curriculum, principles, and best practices of early childhood education.
- Willingness to participate in center's commitment to continuously review, analyze, and apply findings from local and national evaluations to current program design.
- Knowledge of state childcare licensing requirements.
- Strong organization skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities.
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team as a cooperative and supportive team member.
- Ability to establish supportive relationships with staff and families from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation, respect, concern, and openness to change.
- 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 inside or outside of the facility.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move center/classroom equipment and supplies and/or bulky objects or children weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to maintain boundaries and perform all duties in an ethical and professional manner.
- Compliance with all confidentiality regulations as required.
- Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
Ability to operate a computer and office equipment including, but not limited to, a telephone, fax machine, and copier.
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 17 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 68528
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- 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
Work Location: In person
