Job Openings

Position to begin in August of 2026

Pay: $15.13/hour

Pay with Associate’s Degree- $16.13/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!!

Part-time, preschool Para-Professionals needed for the Hastings, and Grand Island Head Start for the 26-27 school year. 24 hours/week. Wage is $15.13 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 on going training opportunities available.

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.
• 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.

Benefits:

• 401K available after one year
• Paid Time off
• 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.

Position to begin in August of 2026. 

Pay: $15.13/hour

Pay with Associate’s Degree- $16.13/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, 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. 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.
• 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.

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.