• Develops weekly lesson plans for children by:
  • Identifies individual skill and academic strengths and deficiencies;
  • Completes Parent Daily Report;
  • Prepares and updates documentation.
  • Communicates results, including concerns, with appropriate coworkers, supervisor, and/or parents.
• Creates, organizes and leads structured daily activities by:
  • Implements academic curriculum;
  • Teaching daily living and pro-social skills;
  • Supervising crafts, recreational activities and field trips.
• Interacts with children in a professional and positive manner by:
  • Participating actively with the children;
  • Creating atmosphere of enthusiasm and commitment;
  • Preparing meals, serving, monitoring, and cleanup;
  • Assisting in toilet training when necessary and clean-up activities.
• Maintains a safe environment by:
  • Recognizing and acting against hazards to safety;
  • Keeping a clean center by vacuuming, dusting, dishes, etc.
  • Assisting in minor building and grounds upkeep.
• Displays good social and communication skills by:
  • Supporting peers;
  • Communicating effectively with parents, peers and supervisors;
  • Answering phones and communicating with consumers appropriately.
• Participates in staff training.
  • Completes program-orientation within 60 days.
  • Completes the State’s required in-service training satisfactorily.
  • Completes First-Aid and CPR training, and maintains certification.
  • Attends all staff meetings.
  • When asked, completes job position evaluation with Child Care.
• Demonstrates respect, appreciation, and sensitivity for diversity.
• Participates within Continuous Quality Improvement.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED; and 1500 verified clock hours of experience in organized group activities for young children as indicated by a positive reference from a former employer or supervisor; or written plan for Department approval to acquire at least three credit hours or 45 clock hours of training in administration, early childhood education, education, or child/youth development, in a period not to exceed six months.

• Knows issues related to early childhood development;
• Able to follow regulations and procedures;
• Able to read, discern, and interpret client information;
• Able to handle situations with sensitivity and objectivity
• Displays strong interpersonal skills and communication;
• Utilizes basic computer skills and able to learn program-specific applications;
• Able to work independently toward goal achievement
• Possesses driver’s license and personal vehicle
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• Walk, sit climb, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate, handle or feel objects and equipment.
• Operate office equipment
•  Lift objects up to 75 pounds.
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• May be required to adjust normal work schedule to meet client needs.
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• Office in Omaha.
• Will spend small amounts of time outside year round.
• May travel locally to accommodate client needs, obtain supplies, etc.

Job Summary