Explore a Career with Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska

Position: Center Assistant

Program and Location: Early Head Start

Position Summary: The Center Assistant provides support to staff by assisting in the classroom and with meals when needed, and ensuring classroom inventories are stocked.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in classrooms as needed, including providing classroom coverage during staff breaks.
• Assist cook with meal preparation, as needed, or perform cook duties in his/her absence.
• Deliver meals and snacks to classrooms and assist in classrooms during mealtime.
• Assist staff with ensuring food, kitchen, and classroom inventories are stocked.
• Be actively engaged in all Head Start activities and model appropriate behavior.
• Purchase program supplies.
• Ensure laundry is done daily.

Education Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED. Consideration will be given to individuals working towards GED.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.

Required Skills:

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the general public and agency employees
• Excellent communication skills
• Model appropriate and professional behavior

Schedule/Hours: 12 hours per week for 52 weeks per year. Monday-Friday. Hours range from 8:00 a.m. - noon, with some flexibility in the schedule.

Pay Rate: $15.78 per hour. Benefits are not available for this position.

For more information, call (308) 865-5690 and ask for Cheyenne Hoffman or email cheyenneh@mnca.net.