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As a Head Start Child & Family Development Program, Inc. employee, you are recognized as both an individual and as a member of our strong team. If you would like to become part of a company committed to your career success, then we at Head Start Child & Family Development Program, Inc. would like to hear from you.

Current Open Positions

At Head Start Child & Family Development Program, Inc., we are always looking for qualified people to add to our team. If you are interested, please fill out the “Apply with us” form below and attach the following:

  • Resume
  • Transcript
  • Any applicable permits or additional documents

Pay: $18.26/hour

Pay with Associate’s Degree- $19.26/hour

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:

Home Visitor needed for the Grand Island Head Start program, vehicle provided for visits.

Full-time position, year round, Wage is $18.26/hr. $19.26/hr for individuals with a degree in Early Childhood Education.

An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education is preferred. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. Applicant must be bilingual- English and Spanish or English and Arabic.

This individual will demonstrate competency to plan and implement home-based learning experiences that ensure effective implementation of the home visiting curriculum and promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Birth to Five, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate, and to build respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with families. The successful applicant will have the ability to be an advocate for families and provide appropriate input to aid in decision-making. This position requires an individual who is comfortable visiting the homes of low income families, and is sensitive to individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Job Responsibilities

· Maintain contact with assigned Head Start/Early Head Start families, including phone contacts, parent conferences, and home visits. Meet with families in their homes on a regular basis and maintain regular contact with each assigned family, in accordance with program guidelines.

· Ensure family assessments are completed and families have ongoing family goals based off of the family assessment promoting self-sufficiency and the Family Engagement Outcomes.

· Become knowledgeable of community and program resources available to families. Assist families with referrals to other community services to meet the family’s basic needs and provide information to educate families in the areas of child safety, child development and health issues, as well as any other issues of concern to parents.

· Enter GOLD observations weekly resulting in one anecdote per child per item each period. Finalize GOLD at the end of each period and analyze data for each EHS child.

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

Pay: $15.29/hour

Pay with Associate’s Degree- $16.29/hour

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 & part-time Para-Professionals needed for the Hastings & Grand Island Head Start for the 26-27 school year. Wage is $15.13 per hour with a $1.00 pay differential for those with an A.A. in ECE. 40 hours/week or 24 hours/week for part-time. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education Preferred. Benefits include paid time off and on going training opportunities available.

Bilingual applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

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.
  • Attend employee meetings and professional development.
  • Complete classroom and curriculum preparation duties as assigned.
  • Enter GOLD observations for children.
  • Work towards CDA (Child Development Associate) if qualifications are not met upon hire. Actively work towards CDA and communicate monthly progress with supervisor.
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

EOE

Apply With Us

Please download our reference check form and have two references fill out the form. Once the form is filled, your reference can be return to you and you to us, or your reference can also return it directly to our office.


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