Head Start Center Assistant

Position: Center Assistant

Program and Location: Head Start, McCook

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: 20 hours per week for 37 weeks per year, Monday through Friday. Schedule is flexible, approximate hours are between 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Pay Rate: Starting pay is $15.78 per hour.

For more information, call Taner Nixon at 308-865-5690 or email tanern@mnca.net.