LOCATION: WAYNE, NE
JOB TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with seasonal layoff.
Head Start TEACHER JOB SUMMARY:
· Teachers are responsible for understanding, planning and implementing developmentally appropriate environment and activities for preschool age children.
· They oversee the educational aspects of the center, including classroom staff and volunteers. Follow the program’s curriculum.
· Develop weekly lesson plans and send them to supervisor.
· Maintain on-going assessments/screenings for each child.
· Plan and implement individualized activities for each child according to their MDT/IFSP/IEP.
· Attend and participate in children’s MDT/IEP/IFSP meetings.
· Complete required educational home visits and Parent/Teacher conferences.
· Enter documentation for each child and manage child data and reports through the online computer assessment system.
· Communicate with parents on a regular basis.
· Maintain a tracking system of job performance with aides and volunteers and address performance issues.
· Prepare and conduct introductory and annual performance evaluations for relevant staff.
· Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
· Maintain confidentiality of program participants and follow Program and Agency standards and policies.
Head Start TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION: Associate’s,Bachelor’s or advance degree in early childhood education or advance degree and coursework in early childhood education with early childhood teaching experience. The program provides opportunities for staff to advance a degree. Six months to 1-year related experience preferred.
Head Start TEACHER WAGE & BENEFITS: Associate degree starting wage is $21.00 per hour, plus benefits. Bachelor’s degree starting wage is $23.00 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 scan the QR Code, 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 found on agency website. Position open until filled.
EOE 80% Federally Funded Non-Profit Agency
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 Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
