Child Specialist (Randolph Community Learning Center) (Community Learning Centers)

Overview

As one of Nebraska's leading child-serving organizations, CEDARS helps children and youth achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. We provide programs and services that help kids and families navigate challenges, strengthen connections, and build brighter futures.

Guided by the belief that every child deserves safety, support, and the opportunity to thrive, we work alongside families, foster parents, community partners, and supporters to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and youth.

At CEDARS, we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, and where everyone feels like their identities are embraced and valued. When we practice empathy, and celebrate the diverse perspectives of our employees, it fuels innovation and creates an environment where we can attract a broad range of candidates and our employees are empowered to do their best work.

Job Skills / Requirements

Reports To: Program Director   

Classification: Non-Exempt   

Rate of Pay: $15.50/hour    

Schedule: Monday- Friday 6:50am-9:00am and 3:20pm-6:00pm

Schedule may vary due to availability.

CEDARS Community Learning Centers (CLC) offer on-site before-and-after school childcare and specialized clubs that enhance academic performance for elementary school children at Clinton, Hartley, Roper, and Randolph Elementary. The CLC programs provide students with positive experiences, enrichment, and academic clubs that help them become lifelong learners. The CLC programs also focus on family engagement and community outreach.    

Responsibilities   

• Work as a CLC Staff for elementary students within our Community Learning Centers
• Maintain safety of children, most often between ages of 5-11
• Daily documentation of children in care
• Engage children in educational and recreational activities
• Provide support with positive behavior management and structure for children
• Facilitate groups addressing social skills, educational needs, and enrichment activities
• Create and maintain positive relationships with children, families and program staff

Job Skills/Requirements   

• 19 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Basic understanding of routines and expectations for school age children
• A genuine interest in and concern for all youth and families 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Pursuing a degree in education or related field
• Previous experience working with school age children  

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma or GED Required

Additional Information / Benefits

As a full-time active employee, you are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

• medical, dental, and vision coverages

• flexible spending accounts and health spending accounts

• personal leave, emergency leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays

• retirement plan with 5% company match

• life & long-term disability insurance

• employee assistance program

• wellness and engagement program

• early childhood childcare discount

• opportunities to collect overtime hours if desired

• shift differentials for overnight hours worked and holidays

• mileage reimbursement

• extensive training and professional development opportunities

Benefits: Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan, Childcare Discount