Assistant Teacher (Northbridge Early Childhood Development Center)

Overview

As one of Nebraska's leading child-serving organizations, CEDARS helps children and youth achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. We provide programs and services that help kids and families navigate challenges, strengthen connections, and build brighter futures.

Guided by the belief that every child deserves safety, support, and the opportunity to thrive, we work alongside families, foster parents, community partners, and supporters to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and youth.

At CEDARS, we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, and where everyone feels like their identities are embraced and valued. When we practice empathy, and celebrate the diverse perspectives of our employees, it fuels innovation and creates an environment where we can attract a broad range of candidates and our employees are empowered to do their best work.

Job Skills / Requirements

Reports To: Program Director

Classification: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday 12:30pm-5:30pm

Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour  

Program Summary

Northbridge Early Childhood Development Center (NBECDC) serves kids (ages 6 weeks to 6 years). The center utilizes Creative Curriculum and provides kids with early and ongoing developmental opportunities in an inclusive and diverse environment to help them learn and grow. Classrooms are led by educated and experienced teachers. CEDARS NBECDC is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), and offers the benefit of an early childhood and family therapist.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, culturally appropriate environment.  This includes positive role modeling, effective supervision of children and behavior management, organizing and carrying out curriculum activities and individual planning for children.
• Responsible for meeting the needs of children in care.  This includes, assisting the lead teacher in the development and implementation of each child’s or classrooms daily schedule for health, transportation, meals, rest and curriculum activities.
• Abide by all State of Nebraska Childcare Licensing regulations and Council of Accreditation standards.
• Document complete and accurate information regarding children according to the organization’s policies and procedures.  This may include incident reports, daily communication with parents, and other required program documentation as needed.
• In cooperation with Lead Teacher, plan for and attend parent conferences and plan for/assist with family events related to early childhood development to ensure that parent conferences and events are positive and performed on a regular basis.
• Provide parents with relevant child development information, positive communication regarding their child and follow through on reasonable parent requests.
• Establish and maintain relationships with families that foster trust and respect.
• Flexibility between classrooms depending on the number of children in the classroom.

Requirements

• 19 years of age or older
• Preferred: CDA credential or some college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education
• Genuine interest in and concern for children, youth and their families
• Sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the clients and families we serve
• Valid Nebraska driver’s license and a good driving record 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma or GED Required

Additional Information / Benefits

As a full-time active employee, you are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

• medical, dental, and vision coverages

• flexible spending accounts and health spending accounts

• personal leave, emergency leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays

• retirement plan with 5% company match

• life & long-term disability insurance

• employee assistance program

• wellness and engagement program

• early childhood childcare discount

• opportunities to collect overtime hours if desired

• shift differentials for overnight hours worked and holidays

• mileage reimbursement

• extensive training and professional development opportunities

Benefits: Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan, Childcare Discount