SUMMER: Child Specialist (Roper Community Learning Center)

Overview

At CEDARS, our mission is to help children achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. For over 75 years, thousands of kids and families have found refuge and a new beginning at CEDARS. As one of Nebraska’s most trusted human service organizations, we make sure that kids feel safe and secure. At the same time, we’re giving parents, foster families, and partnering agencies the support they need to care effectively for kids.

Job Skills / Requirements

Reports To: Program Director      

Classification: Non-Exempt      

Rate of Pay: $15.00/hour        

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:30pm

These positions may transition into Child Specialist roles in the fall, aligned with the CLC school schedule. The available hours would be 7:00–8:00 a.m. and/or 2:30–6:00 p.m.     

Program Summary      

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