Citizenship Instructor

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Part Time Omaha, NE, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary: $22.00 Annually

Department:
Workforce, Education and Innovation (WEI) | Adult Education

Supervisor:
Workforce Education and Innovation Supervisor

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Part-Time, Temp. (up to 6 hours)

Mission:
The mission of the Latino Center of the Midlands is to cultivate generations of engaged, thriving Latinos through educational foundations, workforce development and leadership opportunities.

The Workforce Education and Innovation (WEI)- Adult Education Citizenship Instructor provides Spanish instruction of materials to prepare students for the U.S. Naturalization exam.

Through weekly sessions, the Adult Education Citizenship Instructor prepares lessons, implements curriculum-based classes that support participant’s learning and engagement.

The Citizenship instructor supports the WEI Supervisor with student, enrollment, data entry, event logistics, and participant engagement (retention). The ideal candidate is highly organized and dependable, community-oriented, and excited to make a difference by implementing WEI’s purpose of strengthening Omaha’s bilingual and Latino workforce through educational initiatives and on the job training.

The ideal candidate should possess the following characteristics :

• Enjoys supporting adult learners in achieving their educational and career goals.
• Think outside the box to overcome barriers faced by the individuals we serve.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and dependable (able to follow through on tasks and deadlines).
• Collaborative and enjoys facilitating and teaching diverse groups of people.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, community-based environment.
• Demonstrates good judgment, strong decision‑making skills and is highly resourceful.

• Develops course syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional activities to ensure effective implementation of U.S. Civic knowledge and U.S. Naturalization Exam curriculum.
• Establishes and communicates clear learning objectives for all instructional activities.
• Implements course(s) using effective and engaging instructional techniques that promote student success.
• Assesses student progress using specific, measurable learning objectives and time frames.
• Uses instructional experience to support program effectiveness and continuous improvement.

• Prepares and organizes class materials, workshops, or seminars; manages related paperwork.
• Develops and maintains updated class rosters; tracks attendance, grades, pre/post data as required.
• Maintains accurate records of payments, donations, and other class‑related documentation.
• Responds promptly and professionally to student and client inquiries via email, phone, or in person.

• Supports data collection, input, and transcription for program evaluations, forms, and surveys.
• Assists in program planning, student enrollment, and summer program development activities.
• Helps coordinate ceremonies, events, and activities celebrating student successes.
• Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Attends required team meetings and actively participates in team development opportunities.
• Helps build positive relationships within the team and among program participants.
• Represents LCM Adult Education and its programming within the community, at outreach events, and with stakeholders.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Adaptability - Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communication - Professional written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of professional email etiquette; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with co‑workers, adult learners. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work…