Center Aide

• Assist with daily operations of the Head Start and Early Head Start Program
• Fill in where needed and as extra duties are needed in program operations
• Report to work Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Notify supervisor and program before 6:45 a.m. if unable to work
• Mandatory reporter of all incidents of child abuse and neglect
• Handle confidential information with discretion concerning all children
• Attend training classes and Head Start in-service orientation
• Must be able to report to work as schedule directs
• Limit discussion of children, families, and staff
• discuss factual information
• Avoid gossip and inappropriate labels
• avoid gossip about staff's personal/professional status
• Do not talk about children disparagingly in front of other children
• Be willing to establish nurturing bonds with children and foster a positive relationship with parents/guardians, supports parents in their role as primary educator of their child
• Serve as substitute in Teacher's Aide/Bus Monitor, Assistant Cook, Office Assistant, Infant and Toddler Substitute Teacher, Maintenance/Custodian
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma/ GED
• and/or a combination of knowledge and philosophy of practices of early childhood education, and developmentally appropriate practices
• Can enroll in a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) program and complete the CDA program within 1 year and enroll in an associate degree program in Early Childhood Education or related field, AND one year experience working with pre-school age children in a classroom setting
• Must have knowledge and at least one year's experience in child development and early childhood education
• Must be capable of heavy lifting
• Valid Nebraska driver's license preferred, but not required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Be able to verbally communicate and have the necessary personal qualifications to deal with staff and individuals/groups with varying abilities
• Possess the ability to accept directions and learn under supervision
• Flexible, with the ability to work in a highly demanding environment
• Ability to cooperate successfully as a member of a team
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Valid Nebraska driver's license

• 401(a)
• 16+ Paid Holidays - Vacation
• Accrued Sick Leave
• Other Leave (Jury Duty/Military/Education/Religious/Cultural/Birthday/Maternity/Paternity)
• Cost Effective - Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• $30,000 Life Insurance
• $25,000 or $50,000 Voluntarily Life Insurance
• FMLA
• Short-Term Disability