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University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK)

Teacher Assistant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Kearney, NE (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$35,023 / year median in Nebraska

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary:

The teacher assistant reports to the lead teacher and will help with the general care of the children, help with facilitating activities, and completing tasks to ensure the classrooms are kept clean and orderly. She will also complete forms as requested by the Lead teacher and/or the director. The teacher assistant will comply with the DHHS licensing requirements for teacher assistant.

Additional Information Required Qualifications:

High School education or GED and 18 years of age Must have general knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice. Be able to address issues pertaining to the care of the children quickly and properly. Interact with classroom lead teacher, center director, other lead teachers, student workers, and parents. Candidates being considered for employment at unk child development center must be checked against the central registry of child abuse and neglect and the adult protective services registry and have a positive report from the nebraska state patrol regarding a criminal history and nebraska sex offender registry check before being hired.

About Us:

The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) is a public university committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. As part of the University of Nebraska system, UNK offers a supportive, student-focused environment with the resources of a larger institution. Located in central Nebraska, UNK serves around 6,000 students and is known for its strong academics, welcoming campus culture, and dedication to student success. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and the power of education to transform lives.