Description 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. Requirements 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