Benefits:

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Closes: 2/9/2026

Education Coordinator (Nikjak Wakacak)

Reports to: CCDF Program Manager

Salary (Grade): $29.02 (G21-E)

Status: Reg. Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

Location: Human Services Department, Winnebago NE 68071

Job Purpose & Position Overview

Under the supervision of the CCDF Program Manager, this position will assist the CCDF Program Manager, in overseeing the license(s) of the child care centers daily operations of a childcare facility and directly oversee the classrooms and teachers as well as guide the planning and implementation of a comprehensive early childhood education program that meets the Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines, tribal, state, and federal standards. Will put into practice theories and sound practices of child and adult education and embrace the role of the parent as the primary educator of the child and promote and support attachment between teacher, parent, and child. Will cooperate and work closely with teaching staff, parents, and families of the Sacred Children Care Center. Will be responsible for implementing the approved curriculum, coaching, and reflective supervision of the teaching staff. Will be responsible for enforcing the health and safety standards.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.

Understands and follows the chain of command of the Human Services Department and of the Tribal Organization

Understands and adheres to the Policies and Procedures of Sacred Child Care Center and the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.

Oversee the childcare facility for day to day operations, which includes providing care for children enrolled at the Sacred Children Care Center.

Maintain supplies, meet reporting deadlines, issue verbal and written communications on behalf of the center, participate in conference calls, training sessions, and webinars

Prepare and submit a monthly report that are required

Develop and maintain a supportive and informative relationships with families, to encourage participation in the Tribe’s programming with an emphasis on provision of culturally competent services

May be required to cover in the classroom as Lead Teacher and/or other staff to remain in ratio

The duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the process.

Managerial Tasks

Assist with scheduling and conducting interviews, hiring and termination process for Lead Teachers, and Assistant Teachers

Provide onboarding training to all new teaching staff

Completes all probationary and annual Performance Appraisals as needed

Record time and payroll for Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers

Maintain appropriate staff coverage and child to adult ratios prior to operational hours

Supervise and assist teachers in developing culturally appropriate lesson plans and provide constructive, individualized feedback to teachers.

Collaborate with Management team to make revisions and updates to Policies and Procedures, including the Sacred Childcare Center Staff and Family Handbook.

Maintains accurate records of classroom paperwork including lesson plans, newsletters etc.

Plans and allows time for staff, management team and education staff meetings

Handles confidential information with discretion concerning all staff, children, families, and CCDF related activities.

Child Development

Ensures teachers recognize any developmental delays, special medical or nutritional needs which affect any child in their care and ensure a safe and healthy learning environment

Collaborates with CCDF Program Manager in identifying barriers to children and families’ participation in the Sacred Children Care Center

Participates in interdisciplinary meetings for children and families

Ensures that IFSP goals are incorporated into the individualized lesson plans for children.

Recognize child’s skills, behavior and growth and development

Models developmentally appropriate early childhood instructional techniques and practices in the classroom including how to support the children’s social emotional needs

Provide professional development to teaching staff

Classroom Management

Learn and use a variety of positive guidance methods such as reinforcement and redirection and use appropriately

Monitors Classrooms to ensure the following are met: Maintaining an attractive, stimulating and healthy learning environment

Encouraging children to be independent in their selection of activities

Ensure that all children are always under appropriate supervision and guidance

Utilize Positive Behavior Supports strategies and interventions

Encourage children to develop self-regulation skills

Engages in coaching and reflective supervision practices with classroom teachers to ensure high quality program practices by observing in the classrooms

Curriculum

Ensure classrooms are using the curriculum

Monitor and record lesson plans to ensure they include:

o Individualized student goals

o Objectives utilizing the Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines and Creative Curriculum, and are developmentally appropriate that include experiences that will enhance the (1) language and literacy development, (2) cognition and general knowledge, (3) approaches to learning, (4) physically well-being and motor development, and (5) social and emotional development of each child (6) incorporate the Winnebago Language and Culture.

Monitors appropriate records and data on each child with emphasis upon the child’s response to developmental activities and his/her progress toward prescribed individual goals, as determined by staff and family.

Assists teachers in interpreting and analyzing assessment results to support teachers in using those results to plan individual and classroom experiences as well as in their conversations with families.

Classroom Leadership

Provide leadership for the classroom team (e.g., plan for and lead team planning sessions, monitor teammates’ observation notes and appropriate goal identification, advocate for and support best practices in the classroom). Participating as needed

Serve as a mentor/model to Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher

Models developmentally appropriate early childhood instructional techniques and practices in the classroom including how to support the children’s social emotional needs

Build positive relationship with all teaching staff, children and their families

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises the Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or enrolled in a bachelor degree program in Early Childhood. Can have a degree in a related field with preschool teaching experience

Prefer knowledge of Nebraska Child Care Licensure and Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines

Must have supervisory skills or willingness to be trained

Knowledge of Winnebago language and culture is desired

A valid driver’s license and ability to meet eligibility guidelines is preferred.

Must have computer knowledge

Organization skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities

Ability to collaboratively problem-solve

Good staff/child relation skills are required.

Must be able to work with a variety of personalities. This will require the individual to be able to deal with parents, children, and other tribal employees with tact, courtesy, respect and objectivity and maturity

Must be able to speak to children at eye level, to play with the children and pick up toys/equipment from the floor

Must be in good physical and mental health and be of good moral character.

Must have a physical examination and tuberculin test annually

Presents a positive image in the community. Must have a positive role model for children, families and staff

Training Requirements:

Must attend all training courses as required by Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines and Nebraska Child Care Licensure

Must enter into an educational plan to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (if needed)

Attend staff meetings and trainings as required

Physical Requirements:

Normal to heavy office work which includes the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.

Manual dexterity with cooperatively free range of motion of all extremities including neck, fingers, hands, wrists, elbows, arms, shoulders, waist, legs, hips, knee joints, ankles, and feet is required.

While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen/hear.

Mental Requirements:

Reading, writing, calculating

Above average social interaction skills

Reasoning/Analysis

Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:

Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.

Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Must be willing to learn Ho-Chunk Language

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:

Will obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days and maintain throughout tenure

All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check

Preferred candidate meets Nebraska Early Childhood certificate requirements or is able to obtain in Nebraska Early Childhood guidelines within 12 months of hire

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit an application at www.winnebagotribe.com, a resume, cover letter, and two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted after the closing date or without proper documents will not be considered.

If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include pertinent documentation.

Call Human Resources at 402-878-2272 for further information.

As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.