Job Openings

Pay $14.93 – $15.93 per hour

Position will begin in August. 

Who we are:

We strive to provide quality comprehensive services to children and families. We not only provide quality educational services to the child, we also provide a number of family and health services. We pride ourselves in high quality work.

If you are interested in a challenging, exciting career, Head Start Child & Family Development may be for you.

Our Mission: To provide comprehensive services and referrals to children and families with respect and dignity.

Job Description:

Head Start is seeking employees to join a fun work atmosphere in our family-oriented program!!

Full-time Para-Professional needed for the Grand Island and Hastings Head Start for the 2024-2025 school year. Wage is $14.93 per hour with a $1.00 pay differential for those with an A.A. in ECE Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education Preferred. Benefits include paid time off and ongoing training opportunities available.

Bilingual applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

The Para-Professional is responsible for working in a team environment to assist the Teacher and classroom employees in providing support for educational activities, meals, classroom management, and other classroom activities in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards.

• Utilize developmentally appropriate classroom activities for children.
• Encourage parents to participate in the program in a variety of ways that fit their skills and time. Collect in-kind related to this participation.
• Enter GOLD observations resulting in a minimum of one anecdote per child per item each period.
• Assist families in a variety of ways including but not limited to; connecting with resources, making referrals, sharing information about their child’s day, translating documents, and interpreting.

Job Type: Full-time

Full-time staff Benefits:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401K available after one year
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time off
• Vision Insurance Available
• Employee Assistance Program

Please contact Human Resources at 402-462-4187 ext. 141 for further information as well as an application and eligible start date. Please include a detailed resume when returning the application.

EOE

Applications will be accepted until filled.

Associate’s Degree Wage: $24.15/hour

Bachelor’s Degree Wage: $29.15/hour

Job location: Grand Island

Sixpence Child Care Partnerships is looking to expand and add a part time position to our team!

This is currently a part-time position (20-25 hours/week) with the possibility of becoming full-time in the future. Position may start as soon as July 1st.

Who we are: We strive to provide quality comprehensive services to children and families. We not only provide quality educational services to the child, we also provide a number of family and health services. We pride ourselves in high quality work.

If you are interested in a challenging, exciting career, Head Start Child & Family Development may be for you.

Our Mission: To provide comprehensive services and referrals to children and families with respect and dignity.

Job Responsibilities:

· Provide support as needed for program activities, both during regular work hours and outside of regularly scheduled hours. Support for activities may include childcare assistance, distribution of materials and translation assistance (if applicable).

· Effectively implement the components of the coaching cycle: establishing context, reflection, feedback, observation, joint planning, and action/practice.

· Gather, track, and interpret data to determine the progress and needs of programs, classrooms and family childcare sites in accordance with an identified evaluation plan and coordinate with project evaluator (if applicable).

· Assist in preparing necessary program forms and materials for program documentation, including monitoring the completeness of files.

· Prepare, maintain, and update necessary databases for program information management. Effectively utilize database information to prepare needed reports and documentation.

· Provide word processing support for program activities (both text and scanned photo materials), including correspondence, reports, brochures, and other materials.

· Assist in documentation monitoring and other checklists. Ensure completion in a timely manner.

Job Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field preferred. Associate’s degree required.

· Significant computer experience, including word processing, with database and spreadsheet experience preferred.

· Knowledge and expertise regarding developmentally appropriate practices.

· Completion of the Nebraska Early Childhood Coach training. (Must have or complete Nebraska 2-day early Childhood Coach training prior to coaching.)

· Nebraska Early Learning Guideline Series completed preferred.

· Introduction to Environmental Rating Scales or Toddler CLASS training preferred.

Job Type: Part-Time

Please contact Human Resources at 402-462-4187 ext. 141 for further information as well as an application and eligible start date. Please include a detailed resume when returning the application.

EOE

Applications will be accepted until filled.