Location:

Norfolk, NE

JOB TYPE:

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with seasonal layoff.

ABOUT US:
Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (NENCAP), INC is a private, nonprofit corporation. NENCAP serves an income-eligible population in a 14-county area of Northeast Nebraska with programs such as Head Start, Early Head Start, WIC/Immunizations, Healthy Families, Weatherization, and Family Services, free tax preparation, car seat programs, Veteran Services, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and food pantries.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Teacher Aide you will assist the Teacher in planning and carrying out the educational activities of the center. Record observations for children and assist the Teacher in entering observations and placing children on GOLD. Teacher Aides also plan and implement one day per week on the lesson plan. Fill in during Teacher’s absences. Complete assigned nutrition duties.  Ensure playground safety and complete appropriate checklists. Check and restock the First Aid Kit on a monthly basis. Perform cleaning duties as required by the center. Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.  Possess basic computer skills. Maintain confidentiality of program participants and follow Program and Agency standards and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

High School Graduate or GED required and one of the following:

  • A Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
  • Enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within 2 years.
  • Have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in any field or be enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.

The program provides opportunities for staff to obtain a Child Development Associate Credential or advance a degree.

WAGE & BENEFITS:

The starting wage is $18.00 per hour, plus benefits. Wage increases with education and experience. Benefits include health, life, dental and vision insurance. NENCAP covers the premium for our employees to receive single coverage for health, life, dental and vision for FREE! Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, EAP, 401k Retirement.

EOE                        80% Federally Funded               Non-Profit Agency

HOW TO APPLY:

For Agency application, job description, education requirements, wage and benefit information, visit www.nencap.org/employment or contact HR at 1-800-445-2505 or 402-385-6300. No resumes accepted.

To apply, submit a completed Agency application to

Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership
PO Box 667
Pender, NE 68047-0667

Position open until filled

EOE
80% Federally Funded
Non-Profit Agency