Head Start Center Assistant (Part-time/Part-year)

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Center Assistant

Program and Location: Head Start, Ogallala

Position Summary: The Center Assistant provides support to staff.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in classroom as needed by implementing daily lesson plan, assisting in record keeping, documentation, providing classroom breaks.
• Assist with meal and snack distribution and clean up.
• Assist staff with ensuring classroom inventories are stocked.
• Assist in implementation of oral health practices as needed.
• Assist with general housekeeping of the center.
• Be actively engaged in all Head Start activities and model appropriate behavior.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED. Consideration will be given to individuals working towards GED.

Required Skills:

• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the general public as well as other agency employees.
• Model appropriate/professional behavior.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.

Schedule/Hours: 25 hours per week for 36 weeks per year, Monday through Friday. Approximate hours are between 7:45 am – 12:45 pm.

Pay Rate: Starting pay is $15.00 per hour.

For more information, contact Erica Blecha at (308) 865-5690 or email ericab@mnca.net

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