Program Educator/Driver

Job duties:

• Ensure that Girls Inc. is a welcoming and safe space for girls.
• Use a warm and welcoming tone with girls.
• Encourage girls’ strengths and curiosity.
• Celebrate girls’ successes.
• Express confidence in a classroom setting.
• Maintain a productive classroom by utilizing appropriate student management techniques and working with the staff team to address classroom challenges and any challenging behaviors from girls.
• Provide a safe environment for girls through:
• Assisting with safety procedures and drills.
• Assisting the staff team with maintaining a safe environment for girls to play and learn.
• Participating in all required safety training.
• Participate in staff development opportunities when appropriate.
• Serve as a role model for girls in terms of social skills, communication, and conflict resolution.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Complete program paperwork, including daily outcome reports, attendance sheets, etc.
• Substitute - Be ready to step in and assist in any classroom, on a transportation route, on a field trip, or in any other capacity necessary based on staffing levels and day-to-day needs in the centers.
• Interact appropriately with girls and ensure that girls follow transportation rules while in Girls Inc. vehicles.
• Have good communication with the supervisor regarding any concerns regarding girls on transportation.
• Assist girls with meals and snacks as required.
• Assist with wiping down/sanitizing high-touch areas of the classrooms as required.
• Assist with driving Girls Inc. vehicles to pick up from school or transport girls to field trips and other activities.

Marginal Functions:

Other related job duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Nebraska Daycare Licensing requires that candidates:
• Have a High School Diploma AND A positive reference from a former employer verifying 1500 clock hours of experience in organized activities for young children (youth); or
• Have a College Diploma AND/OR Transcripts indicating 3 credit hours in early childhood education, education, or child/youth development; or
• • Have a High School Diploma AND written department plan by a supervisor to obtain 45 clock hours of training in admin, early childhood education, education, or child/youth development in a period to not exceed 6 months from the date of hire; and
• Must submit to and be cleared by background check reviews.

You must be able to relate to children. Preference is given to candidates with experience working with children in a structured setting. Must be at least 19 years old. Preference is given to candidates who are 21 years old. Must possess a valid State of Nebraska driver’s license and be accepted as a driver by Girls Inc.’s insurance company.

Equipment/Software Use:

• Computer – basic skills in Word and Excel
• Classroom tools and supplies as part of program delivery
• Copier and fax
• Agency vehicle – 15-passenger van or mini-bus

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:

• Must be able to sit/stand/walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 15 – 20 lbs.
• Able to communicate, to hear clearly, and see clearly.
• High energy is required to work with children.
• Some programming with girls is outside.

Schedule:

During the school year, hours are 1:00 p.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Summer hours average 37.5 hours per week between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Schedules may vary when the girls have school holidays or parent-teacher conferences.

Schedules may vary during training weeks. There are occasional opportunities for additional weekend or evening hours.

Supervisor: Youth Evaluation and Staff Director

Overtime Status: exempt

Pay: $15 per hour