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Head Start Child & Family Development Program Para Professional - ft/pt, Grand Island in Grand Island, Nebraska
*[Our Mission: To provide comprehensive services and referrals to children and families with respect and dignity.
At Head Start CFDP Inc., we believe every child deserves just that a head start. We strive to provide quality comprehensive services to children and families. We not only provide quality educational services to the child, but we also provide a number of family and health services. We pride ourselves in high quality work. Head Start is seeking employees to join a fun work atmosphere in our family-oriented program!! [Bilingual applicants are highly encouraged to apply. The Para-Professional is responsible for working in a team environment to assist the Teacher and classroom employees in providing support for educational activities, meals, classroom management, and other classroom activities in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards.]{segoe="" ui",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}*
- Utilize developmentally appropriate classroom activities for children.
- Encourage parents to participate in the program in a variety of ways that fit their skills and time. Collect in-kind related to this participation.
- Enter GOLD observations resulting in a minimum of one anecdote per child per item each period.
- Assist families in a variety of ways including but not limited to; connecting with resources, making referrals, sharing information about their childs day, translating documents, and interpreting.
There is a $1.00 pay differential for those with an A.A. in ECE Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education Preferred. [Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and be willing to start classes immediately if they do not have a degree. Head Start will pay the tuition for staff to obtain an associate degree. As a Head Start Child and Family Development Program, Inc. employee, you are recognized as both an individual and as a member of our strong team. If you would like to become part of a company committed to your career success, then we at Head Start Child and Family Development Program, Inc. would like to hear from you. ]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}