Location:  Early Childhood Department

 

ANTICIPATED START DATE IS JANUARY 2025

 

Paraeducators in the Early Childhood – Avenues Program maintain enrollment and successful participation in the UNL Early Childhood Inclusive Program while maintaining successful and ongoing employment with Lincoln Public Schools in the Department of Early Childhood. Interested applicants are those wishing to be considered for the UNL-LPS Apprentice Partnership.  

 

Accepted students will work as an Apprentice and be assigned to LPS Early Childhood classrooms while completing required UNL coursework.  Apprentices will work with children in the LPS preschool setting, ages 3-5, in a center based preschool classroom.  Apprentices will perform a variety of tasks to support the instructional program of preschoolers, including the support of children with disabilities. 

 

Duties will include working with children in a one-on-one or small group activities, supervision of children throughout their instructional day and other duties and responsibilities involved with the care, instruction and supervision of young children, under the direction of certified staff. Candidate must be caring, patient and enjoy working with young children. The ability to communicate with staff, children, and families is essential. Candidates should also enjoy working with and supporting young children, keep a sense of humor, show patience and consistency. 

 

Successful participation in the UNL Early Childhood Inclusive Program is required as candidates must be currently enrolled in the UNL Early Childhood Inclusive Program.  

 

All communication regarding this employment opportunity (including interview requests) is communicated via email. If you are actively applying or have positions that are pending, please check the email listed on your application profile on a daily basis.

 

Job Description: Early Childhood Para

 

This position is subject to a veterans preference.