Family Teachers in Nebraska

Family Teachers

Location: Boys Town, Omaha, Nebraska

Schedule: Full Time, Live‑in 24/7

Compensation: Starting salary $100,000 per couple (varies by location)

Benefits: Fully‑paid living expenses (rent, utilities, monthly household budget);
Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan;
Paid vacation and sick leave;
Company vehicle;
Relocation assistance;
Opportunity to earn college credit.

• Live on‑site in a Boys Town Family Home and provide direct care for 6‑8 at‑risk youth by creating a safe, loving family‑style living environment.
• Provide emotional support using praise, positive feedback, affection, and empathy to build self‑confidence and respect.
• Use rational problem‑solving techniques to teach critical thinking, assist with behavioral problems, counsel through personal issues, and provide crisis intervention.
• Plan, participate in, and provide opportunities for individual and family activities that are both educational and entertaining.
• Display and teach parenting, family, and relationship skills to youth, legal guardians, and caretakers to promote family engagement.
• Maintain contact with internal and external consumer agencies to obtain or provide information about youth behaviors, strategies, and progress.
• Prepare written records for household budgeting, tracking youth progress, reporting incidents or behaviors, and documenting medical needs and appointments.
• Teach and role‑model Boys Town values and ethical behaviors, and support participation in regular religious activities.
• Supervise the activities of an assigned Assistant Family‑Teacher to foster their development and success.
• Manage the daily operating schedule of the home, assist with youth transportation needs, and oversee overall household upkeep.
• Adhere to policies related to safety and boundaries with service recipients.
• Attend safety and abuse risk‑management training as assigned.
• Follow procedures related to managing high‑risk activities and supervising service recipients.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

• 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college credit preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to pass MVR check.
• Flexibility and willingness to work a wide variety of hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to pass a thorough background check and reference verification.
• Availability to attend a 2‑week paid training in Omaha, Nebraska.
• Valid marriage certificate required.
• CPR certification and nationally recognized personal restraint training obtained during pre‑service training.
• Demonstration of role modeling consistent with Boys Town’s values and mission.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed by a supervisor.

• Maintain sufficient mental acuity and physical strength, agility, and endurance to perform all job duties without compromising health and well‑being of self, employees, and youth.
• Ability to push and pull at least 80 pounds, lift up to 50 pounds, carry safely up to 30 pounds, reach overhead, bend, and squat comfortably.
• Perform daily household chores and activities such as moving furniture, climbing stairs, cooking, playing games, maintaining exterior grounds (mowing, shoveling).
• Must safely transport youth under all weather conditions and times of day.
• Work environment may include constant interruptions, challenging behaviors, and potential verbal or physical threats from youth.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

We cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. Our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, we have grown from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations. Additional opportunities exist across health care, research, and community services.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E‑Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

To request a disability‑related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1‑877‑639‑6003.