Head Start Center Assistant

Position: Center AssistantProgram and Location: Head Start, McCookPosition 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.