Educational Navigator - Bilingual

General Description

The Navigator is a member of the Learning Community Center of North Omaha program team. This position will be responsible for recruiting, teaching and engaging families in North Omaha, in order to connect them to the program and community services. The program empowers parents with skills and knowledge in order to bring learning into the home and become stronger role models for their children.

Essential Job Duties

• Screen and assess parent eligibility, complete intake forms and in-home evaluations.
• Recruit new families and manage the waiting list.
• Track family progress in the database, including notes, attendance, files, and evaluations per program guidelines.
• Encourage attendance, punctuality, and engagement from parent participants.
• Conduct home visits to support goal setting and help families apply center strategies at home.
• Develop and coordinate individual/group educational plans and connect families with community resources.
• Identify relevant topics for Family Engagement sessions.
• Serve as a program representative at events, schools, and community meetings.
• Support with childcare supervision and provide transportation to families when needed.
• Actively participate in staff meetings and contribute to team efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Self-Management and Leadership

• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintains a positive, collaborative, and solutions-focused attitude.
• Build strong relationships with families and serves as a trusted program ambassador.
• Seeks out new parent connections and remains active in related professional networks.
• Demonstrates flexibility, integrity, and a proactive approach to work.
• Meets deadlines, follows through on responsibilities, and maintains excellent attendance.
• Presents a professional appearance and models organizational values and policies.
• Brings creativity, initiative, and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be bilingual in Spanish, Karen, Arabic, French.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Degrees in Education or Social Work preferred.
• Experience/Background within schools and educational techniques that enhance learning with children preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Experience and confidence teaching or giving classroom presentations.
• Ability to attend workshops, meetings and/or in-services.
• Ability to work independently, organizing time, details but committed to the team function.
• Proficient in word processing and excel spreadsheets for data entry.
• Reliable transportation, current vehicle registration, valid driver’s license and insurance with good driving record.
• Flexible schedule with required evenings and some weekends.
• Established relationships within community, understanding of population and ability to build rapport with diverse populations and backgrounds

Equipment Needed
The following equipment will be provided to support the responsibilities of this position:

• Monitor
• Surface Laptop
• Phone (desk or cell phone, depending on position and work setting)

Additional equipment may be provided as needed to ensure effective job performance

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Learning Community provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or status as a protected veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner status, gender, medical condition, genetic information, or sexual orientation, or membership in any other class protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)
• English (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Omaha, NE 68110: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000