Early Childhood Teacher Aide, Closing Shift (9:00 AM–5:30 PM)

Job overview

The Early Childhood Teacher Aide, Closing Shift works onsite in Omaha, NE, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, for starting pay of $16.49+ per hour based on experience and tenure, with an additional $1.00-per-hour differential for eligible closing-shift hours. The role supports Educare of Omaha’s early learning programs for children ages 0 to 5 and their families. Working under Lead and Associate Teachers, the aide helps deliver developmentally appropriate classroom learning and care. The role supports children’s development, classroom safety, family communication, and school readiness through daily activities and individualized learning support.

What you'll do

• Assist with individualized educational plans and child and family staffing
• foster positive relationships with children
• help maintain a stimulating, clean, safe classroom
• supervise children and use Positive Behavior Support strategies
• assist with lesson planning, classroom activities, assessments, and documentation
• record observations and child progress
• encourage parent participation and communicate about children’s classroom involvement and progress.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

monday–friday

9:00 am–5:30 pm

omaha ne

educare of omaha

early childhood

teacher aide

closing shift

classroom support

child development

cda opportunity

$16.49+/hr plus eligible $1/hr differential

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Up to 96 hours of vacation and 96 hours of sick time in the first year
• 10 paid holidays including birthday
• paid winter and spring breaks and inclement weather days
• medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, short-term disability, 403(b) with 3% employer match, coaching and professional development, no-cost CDA certification, and tuition assistance.

Why this role

High school diploma or equivalent is required. An active Child Development Associate credential or willingness to obtain one is listed; the employer offers CDA certification at no cost. Two years of early childhood group-setting experience is preferred.

About the employer

Educare of Omaha Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.