Job Description

At Educare of Omaha, Inc., we invest in our staff just as much as we invest in our children. Reimagine your role. Rediscover your passion. Join the

Fun

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Difference

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WHO WE ARE

Educare of Omaha, Inc. is a non-profit organization that has a collaborative partnership between Early Head Start/Head Start, Omaha Public Schools and the Buffett Early Childhood Fund. Comprised of the two Educare Omaha Schools (Kellom and Indian Hill) and three Early Learning Centers (Skinner, Gateway and Kennedy), the mission of Educare of Omaha, Inc. is to promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children ages 0 to 5 through the provision of evidence-based education, health, nutritional, social, family engagement and other services to enrolled children and their families.

POSITION DETAILS

The

Associate Teacher

works cooperatively with the Lead Teacher to plan and implement the daily education program for the children. Under the supervision of the School Director or MTS (dependent on location) and guidance of the Lead Teacher, the Associate Teacher will ensure the education program is developmentally appropriate meeting the individual needs of children as well as program standards of Educare of Omaha, Inc., Head Start/Early Head Start, Sixpence, and the Nebraska state licensing guidelines. In the absence of the Lead Teacher, the Associate Teacher takes responsibility for the management of the classroom.

Schedule:

Full Time (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday); 12 Months.There is a variation of schedules available with the hours falling between 7:00am-5:30pm.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

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Generous Paid Time Off:

Up to 96 hours vacation and 96 hours sick time in your first year 10 paid holidays, including your birthday 2-week paid Winter Break 1-week paid Spring Break Paid inclement weather days

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Competitive Pay & Benefits:

Starting at $18.10+ per hour (based on experience and tenure) Medical premiums starting at $40.32 per paycheck No copays for mental health therapy Dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and more 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible

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Thrive in Your Career:

Ongoing coaching and professional development Tuition assistance available No contracts Smaller class sizes (8-17 students) Additional teacher support in every classroom

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development;

OR

Associate's Degree in a related field + A CDA (Child Development Associate) Certification will be required to be attained.
A minimum of six months' experience teaching in an early childhood program preferred. Must be able to pass a background check that meets compliance standards.
Educare of Omaha, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. We are committed to equal treatment for all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer