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SENCA Head Start is looking to add to our team making a difference in the lives of children and families in southeast Nebraska. The following position is available for the 2026-2027 school year. Position open until filled with anticipated first day of work on July 28, 2026.
AREASOFRESPONSIBILITY:ResponsibleforassistingtheHeadStartTeacher(s)inimplementingallactivitiesandservicesfor childrenandtheirfamiliesinamannerthatisconsistentwiththeHeadStartPerformanceStandardsandwrittenplans.
MAJOR DUTIES:
1. AssistTeacherwithweeklylessonplanningandactivitiesforchildrenandtheirfamilies.Preparematerialstobeusedin dailyprogram.
2. AssisttheTeacherininclusionandmainstreamingchildrenaffectedbydisabilities.
3.Assistinhealthscreenings,developmentalscreenings, hearingandvision screenings, andgrowthassessments.
4.AssistTeacherindevelopingandimplementingclassroomenvironmentsthatpromotelearningandpersonalgrowth.
5. AssistTeacherinmaintaininganappropriatehealthyenvironment byperformingroutinecleaning tasksandassuring completionofsuchonaweeklyormorefrequentbasis,includingcareandhygieneofareascontainingclassroompets.
6. AssistTeacherinpromotinglearningthroughmodelinganddemonstrating appropriate behaviors, including by not limited to, socialinteractions,tablemanners,classroomconduct, etc.
7. Assistchildrenwithpersonalneeds, includingbutnotlimitedto, assistanceineating, usingtherestroom,changing diapers,personal
hygiene,andfirst-aid.
8.Responsible forobtainingreliabilityinTeachingStrategiesGold.
9. AssistTeacherincollectingandenteringanecdotesinTeachingStrategiesGold.
10. CompleteanyrequiredpaperworkandreportsasrequestedbyTeacherinatimelymanner,meetingdeadlinesrequired. Work closely with Teacher to ensurethatPerformanceStandardsaremet.
11. ActivelyparticipateineffortstomeettheSENCAHeadStartgoalsidentified withinthecurrentSENCAHeadStart
StrategicPlan.
12. ActivelyparticipateineffortstomeettheSENCA goalsidentifiedwithinthecurrentSENCAStrategicPlan.
13. Activelyparticipateinsetting,tracking,andattainingthethreenationalROMANextGenerationGoals.
14. Demonstrate active employee engagement by suing individual talents, providing a consistent level of high performance, building connections and professional networks, having high energy, broadening responsibilities, and building on those responsibilities.
15. Performany otherdutiesasassignedinkeepingwiththeefficiencyandeffectivenessoftheHeadStartprogram.
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:
1. Mustbeatleast18yearsofage.
2. Mustpossesshighschooldiplomaorequivalent.
3.MustbewillingtoworktowardandobtainaChildDevelopmentAssociate(CDA)withintwoyearsofhireorbeenrolled inanEarlyChildhoodEducationAssociateorhigherprogramwhichwillbecompletedwithintwoyearsofhire.
4. Previousexperienceworkingwithpreschoolchildrenispreferred.
5.Communicateeffectivelyandefficiently,andcomprehendvariousformsofcommunication.
6.Abilitytoacceptand learnnewandimprovededucationtheoriesandtechniques.
7.Abilitytointeracteffectivelywithco-workers, parents, volunteers, andothersintheclassroom.
8.Abilitytoworkwithothersusingateammodelandtofollowbasicteamworkprinciples.
OTHERREQUIREMENTS:
1. Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record is required prior to performing any driving responsibilities, if assigned driving responsivities.
2. Abilitytoliftupto40poundsoccasionally.
3. Beabletotravelonagencybusinessandattendoutofareatrainingmeetingsand/orconferencesas required.
4.Maintainaneffectiveworkingrelationshipwithstaff,programparticipants, generalpublic,andotherLocal,State, andFederalagencies.
5. Maintainones'selfatalltimessoas nottobringdiscredituponthemselvesortheagency.
6.Musthavetheabilitytoempathizewithprogramparticipants.
7.UnderstandandcomplywithSENCAAffirmativeAction/EqualOpportunityPolicy, DrugandAlcohol-FreeWorkplace
Policy,andConfidentiality ofInformationPolicy,SafetyPlan, andPersonnelPolicies.
Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random drug and alcohol testing.
Positions are full-time at 40 hours per week and run 10 months out of the year.
SENCA offers a competitive benefit package, including educational assistance.
An online application and full job description can be found at www.senca.org
Position is 80% federally funded. EOE
For more information contact Michelle Shutts at (402) 862-2411 extension 113.
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