Afterschool Staff Job Omaha area,Nebraska USA,Education / Teaching

After school Staff

Omaha Zoo
- Omaha, NE

Position Type

Part Time

Job Title

After school Staff

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Classification

Part-time regular with a tentative end date

Hours

Primarily 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM from Monday
- Friday with occasional Saturdays and some evening meetings

Pay Rate

$15.40/hour

Summary

We are seeking After school Staff to assist with the after school programs for children ages five to twelve. The After school Staff will assist in planning activities and promoting development that is centered around STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). The after school programs run for 12 months. This position is part-time and reports directly to the After school Site Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work with various ages of children and adults while showing enthusiasm for science-based education.
Responsible for following planned lessons for the core service areas.
Provide age appropriate and open gender programs and activities centered around STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education.
Ensuring that cultural diversity and educational programs are implemented.
Facilitate interactive programs such as experiments, games, crafts, and other hands-on activities.
Assist with preparation and clean-up of all activities and meals.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be at least 16 years old.
Experience of working closely with youth, including but not limited to teaching, coaching, camp counseling, tutoring, and mentoring, is preferred.
Working towards a certificate OR in related areas of youth development.
CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) is strongly desired.
Must exhibit good leadership qualities.
Work independently and in group settings.

Candidates may be required to pass a pre-employment background check, drug test, and additional DHHS screenings.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

Will sometimes work extended/odd hours including weekends, holidays and some night programs.
Must be able to travel long distances across the zoo.
Must be able to stand, sit, kneel, bend, twist, reach above head and climb.
Will lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds using safe and proper lifting methods.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.