Early Head Start Teacher Assistant Job at The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska (Macy)

Early Head Start Teacher Assistant

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska

Location:
United States , Macy

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

15.00 - 16.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

The mission of the Omaha Tribe Head Start and Early Head Start is to provide quality comprehensive child development services that are family focused. These services include education, health, nutrition, and mental health. The purpose of this position is to ensure the education program is developmentally appropriate and meets children's needs as well as requirements per Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state, or agency policies and procedures.

Job Responsibility:

Assist with observing, assessing, and documenting each child's skills, behavior, growth, and development
Assist in providing opportunities for children to experience success and increase their self-confidence
Assist in the development of an individualized educational plan for each child
Provide information to the Lead Teacher/Education Coordinator/and the Educational Service Unit (ESU) Team that will assist in the referral process for children with special needs
Build positive relationships with all children and families in the classroom
Conduct mealtimes in a family style dining setting, with teachers sitting at the table, engaging in conversation with infants/toddlers
Encourage toddlers in self-help and independence skills by involving them in set up and cleanup activities
Maintain an attractive, stimulating, and healthy learning environment
Encourage children to be independent in their selection of activities
Ensure all children are always under appropriate supervision and guidance, in accordance to required adult to child ratio 1:4
Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy classroom environment
Utilize positive behavior support strategies and interventions
Encourage children to develop self-regulation skills
Assist with the timely completion of necessary paperwork, including developmental assessments, lesson plans, newsletters, incident reports, etc.
Assist in planning and implementation of age-appropriate classroom activities that enhance social- emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development of each child
Assist in the development of lesson plans with goals, objectives, activities, and outcomes for children
Write anecdotal observations for the development of individualized plans for children and for measuring and evaluating child progress
Assist in, or take responsibility for as assigned, the creation of documentation panels on a regular basis to make the learning that the children are experiencing visible to parents and visitors
Assist in meeting with parents regularly about child's progress, including at least two Parent/Teacher Conferences and two home visits per year
Encourage Parent participation in program activities and in implementing education activities for their children at home and in the community
As assigned by the Lead Teacher, communicate with parents (Informal conversations, newsletters, bright wheel) regarding his/her child's involvement in classroom activities and progress towards learning goals
Model Positive behavior
Maintain confidentiality regarding each child and family
Maintain daily attendance, USDA food counts, medical log, and infant/toddler eating. Sleeping, and toileting information for distribution in child files, and to parents, as well as other required forms
Assist with completing necessary paperwork, including developmental assessments, lesson plans, newsletters, incident reports, etc., on a timely basis
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job description.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED
Preferred CDA credential and/or associate's degree
Two years of early childhood experience in a center-based setting is preferred
Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification
Willing to complete CDA credential within 1 year of hire
Knowledge of curriculum, principles, and best practices of early childhood education
Must attend all meetings and training courses as required or directed by the Education Coordinator
Ability to establish supportive relationships and form an alliance with staff and families from diverse backgrounds on behalf of children
Ability to effectively communicate
verbally and in writing, in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation, respect, concern, and openness to change
Organization skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities
Ability to collaboratively problem-solve
Knowledge of state childcare licensing requirements
Ability to operate a computer and office equipment, including, but not limited to, a telephone, fax machine, and copier
Basic Knowledge of caring for infants and toddlers
Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen
Ability to physically interact with children including the ability to walk or run quickly, kneel or sit on floor, bend and lift
Ability to lift, carry, and move center/classroom equipment and supplies and/or bulky objects or children weighing up to 50 lbs.

Nice to have:

CDA credential and/or associate's degree
Two years of early childhood experience in a center-based setting

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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