Head Start Preschool Teacher

• Who we are:
• We strive to provide quality comprehensive services to children and families.

We not only provide quality educational services to the child, we also provide a number of family and health services. We pride ourselves in high quality work. Head Start is seeking employees to join a fun work atmosphere in our family-oriented program!! If you are interested in a challenging, exciting career, Head Start Child & Family Development may be for you.

Our Mission:

To provide comprehensive services and referrals to children and families with respect and dignity.

• Job Description:

• Full-time Teacher needed for the Grand Island Head Start for the 2026-2027 school year. Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is required. Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and a teaching certificate preferred.

• Wage:

  $44,437 salary for Bachelor/Master Degree Teachers

• Wage:

  $21.11 per hour for Associate Degree Teachers
• Full-time, salary position; includes benefits, paid time off, 401K, and training opportunities are available.

The Teacher is responsible for the education of children and management of the classroom environment to implement the goals of the Head Start Program, in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards. Teachers must be able to become partners with parents by involving them in the educational development of their children. The Teacher is responsible for promoting a team environment, and working effectively with Specialists, Area Coordinators, Para-Professionals, volunteers

• , •parents, and other employees.

• Assess the developmental level of each child in the class relying upon parental input, classroom observation and the results of screening and testing.
• Refer any children who may have developmental and/or behavioral delays to the Early Childhood Specialist and other appropriate Specialists.
• Complete 2 home visits and 2 parent teacher conferences with parents. Complete required paperwork that is associated with the home visits and conferences.
• Enter GOLD observations resulting in a minimum of one anecdote per child per item each period.
• Supervise Assistant Teachers and Para-Professionals including assigning work tasks, ensuring appropriate interactions with children, completing performance appraisals, approving PTO request and addressing performance concerns.

Complete staff documentation as needed. Please contact Human Resources at 402-462-4187 ext. 141 for further information as well as an application and eligible start date. Please include a detailed resume when returning the application.

• EOE•Applications will be accepted until filled.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$44,437.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required) Ability to

Commute:

• Grand Island, NE 68803 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

• Grand Island, NE 68803: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person