Help shape the future today as a member of our caring team of Early Childhood Educators! NENCAP is looking for EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHERS to guide and care for children birth through age 3 in our EARLY HEAD START Program at the Siouxland Family Center in Dakota City. 40 hours per week M-F. The Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) starting wage is $12.75 per hour, plus benefits. Wage increasing with education and experience. May be subject to layoff periods. Bilingual skills a plus. EHS Teachers are responsible for understanding, planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for children birth through age three. Education needed is a CDA, Associate’s, Bachelor’s or advance degree in early childhood education or a related field with experience in teaching 0-3 early education and care. The program provides opportunities for staff to obtain a Child Development Associate Credential or advance a degree. For Job application, job description, education requirements, wage and benefit information scan the QR Code, visit www.nencap.org or contact HR at 1-800-445-2505 or 402-385-6300. To apply, submit a completed Agency application. No resumes accepted. Send applications to Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership, PO Box 667, Pender, NE 68047-0667. Positions open until filled.
EOE
80% Federally Funded
Non-Profit Agency
JOB SUMMARY: Early Head Start (EHS) Teachers are responsible for understanding, planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for children birth through age three. Promote nurturing and bonding relationships. Encourage self-help skills and provide consistent routines. Work with families to identify goals, strengths, needs and support them in a process which leads them toward self-sufficiency. Assist children in establishing good habits of personal hygiene; change diapers so children are comfortable. Develop weekly lesson plans and send to supervisor. Conduct screenings within 45 days of enrollments. Communicate with parents on a regular basis. Complete required educational home visits with Parent/Teacher conferences for each child. Attend and participate in children’s MDT and IFSP meetings. Enter documentation for each child and manage child data/reports through the on-line assessment system. Maintain a clean organized room. Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds. Maintain confidentiality of program participants and follow Program and Agency standards and policies.
EDUCATION: Child Development Associate Credential, Associate’s, Bachelor’s or advance degree in early childhood education or a related field with experience in teaching 0-3 early education and care. The program provides opportunities for staff to obtain a Child Development Associate Credential or advance a degree.
WAGE & BENEFITS: The CDA starting wage is $12.75 per hour, plus benefits. Wage increasing with education and experience. Benefits include health, life, dental and vision insurance. Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, EAP, 401K Retirement.