Program Educator/Driver

About the Role

This position ensures Girls Inc. remains a welcoming, safe, and productive space for girls while serving as a positive role model and assisting with program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Use a warm and welcoming tone with girls, encouraging their strengths and curiosity while celebrating their successes.
• Maintain a productive classroom through appropriate student management techniques and collaboration with staff to address challenges.
• Provide a safe environment by assisting with safety procedures, drills, and maintaining a secure space for play and learning.
• Participate in required safety training and staff development opportunities.
• Model positive social skills, communication, and conflict resolution for girls.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings, and complete program paperwork (e.g., daily outcome reports, attendance sheets).
• Substitute in classrooms, transportation routes, field trips, or other capacities as needed based on staffing levels.
• Ensure girls follow transportation rules while in Girls Inc. vehicles and communicate concerns to supervisors.
• Assist with meals, snacks, and sanitizing high-touch classroom areas.
• Drive Girls Inc. vehicles to pick up girls from school or transport them to field trips and activities.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and one of the following:
  • A positive reference from a former employer verifying 1,500 clock hours of experience in organized activities for young children; or
  • A College Diploma and/or transcripts showing 3 credit hours in early childhood education, education, or child/youth development; or
  • A High School Diploma and a written department plan to complete 45 clock hours of training in admin, early childhood education, education, or child/youth development within 6 months of hire.
• Must pass a background check.
• Ability to relate to children; preference given to candidates with experience in structured childcare settings.
• Minimum age of 19 (preference for 21+).
• Valid Nebraska driver’s license and acceptance as a driver by Girls Inc.’s insurance company.

Skills

• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel).
• Ability to use classroom tools, copiers, and fax machines.
• Experience driving 15-passenger vans or mini-buses.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
• Lift 15–20 lbs.
• Clear communication, hearing, and vision.
• High energy for working with children.
• Comfortable working outdoors during programming.

Schedule

• School Year: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Summer: Average 37.5 hours/week between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Schedule may vary during school holidays, parent-teacher conferences, or training weeks.
• Occasional weekend or evening hours available.

Pay

$15 per hour.