Head Start Teacher Assistant
Job in
Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska, 69130, USA
Listed on 2026-08-09
Listing for:
Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-09
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support, Early Childhood Education -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 andLocation:
Cozad Head Start, Cozad
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.
- 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.
- 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!
Hours:
Scheduled hours are generally between 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday. 40 Hours a week for 38 weeks. This position has summer months off.
Pay Rate:Starting wage ranges from $16.35 – $17.86 per hour. Starting pay will be based on certifications and experience.
Benefits:- Paid holidays
- PTO
- Short term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Cancer/critical illness
- Accident
- Hospital indemnity
- Voluntary life insurance
- Retirement and flexible spending account
Employees are eligible during the months they are working and are full time.
For more information, call Sarah at or email
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