What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Family Teacher position at Boys Town?
Make a Difference in a Child’s Life – Become a Assistant Family Teacher in Omaha,NE!
Starting Pay: $20.00/hour
Hiring Bonus: $1,500 *Subject to change at anytime. Must apply on or before May 31st, 2026.
Full-Time Shift: Typical hours 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM, including two weekends and two overnight stays per month.
Are you passionate about helping youth succeed? As an Assistant Family Teacher, you’ll provide direct care to at-risk children in a supportive, family-style home. You’ll teach life skills, model positive behavior, and support each child’s moral, educational, and emotional development. Join our team and become a life-changing influence in a child’s journey toward a brighter future.
Benefits You’ll Enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – including free services at Boys Town Clinics
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% Employer Match up to 6%
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
- Tuition Assistance for career growth
- Employee Assistance Program – confidential support
- Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Providing care, guidance, and behavioral support to youth
- Teaching life and social skills using the Boys Town model
- Supporting academic and spiritual development
- Ensuring a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment
- Participating in fun and educational activities with youth
- Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
- Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Must be 21 with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license with good driving record
- Passion for working with youth; flexible and team-oriented
- Physical ability to actively engage with children in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrate to criteria while maintaining current in CPR and nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained during pre-service training required.
Physical & Safety Requirements:
- Must lift up to 50 lbs and safely transport youth
- Able to perform household tasks and respond to physical/emotional needs
- Comfortable handling behavioral challenges and safety protocols
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $1,500