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Preschool Teacher Assistant (Full-Time)
Beatrice Community Preschool - Gage County Head Start, Beatrice, NE
Beatrice Community Preschool is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant who is passionate about early childhood education and helping young children learn through play. If you enjoy working with preschoolers and contributing to a positive, engaging classroom environment, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Support the lead teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate, play-based learning activities
- Promote children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
- Assist with child assessments and documentation
- Foster a classroom environment that encourages family engagement and community partnerships
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
- Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive classroom environment
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Must possess or be willing to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) or other qualifying early childhood credential as required by BVCA Children Services conditions of employment
Schedule
- Full-Time – 36 hours per week
- Monday–Friday
- Off during the summer (approximately mid-May through mid-August)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Basic Life & AD&D and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Accident, Cancer & Hospital Indemnity Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off