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Lead Afterschool Site Coordinator

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium • Full-time • Omaha, Nebraska • 1w ago

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Omaha Zoo - Omaha, NE

Full Time

2 Year Degree

Education

Lead Afterschool Site Coordinator

Job Title: Lead Afterschool Site Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Hours: Full-time

Summary:

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is seeking a Lead Afterschool Site Coordinator to assist with the running and maintaining afterschool programs for children age’s five to twelve. Afterschool programs are all year accommodating students’ needs for both the academic school year and summer camp. The position is grant funded and runs August 1 to July 31 annually. The position is required to attend education staff meetings, professional development, and planning sessions, submitting grant reports, and scheduling employees. This position is grant funded and reports directly to the Education Manager of Informal Education.

Responsibilities and Duties (include but not limited to):

Plans, develops, evaluates, and implements lessons and programs aligned with the education framework, state and national standards, and Zoo conservation messaging.
Conducts observations and provides coaching/mentoring opportunities for Zoo Afterschool Staff.
Assists in developing community partnerships to meet the needs of students and programs.
Assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating continuous professional growth training and certificate programs for staff.
Afterschool Coordinator meets weekly with Education Program Manager and school administration.
Work with various ages of children and adults and shows an enthusiasm for science-based education.
Responsible for planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of core service areas.
Provide age appropriate and open gender programs and activities centered around STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education.
Ensure that cultural diversity and educational programs are implemented.
Provide leadership and supervision to program staff and volunteer staff.
Establish and retain rapport with local community agencies and school district administration.
Introduce new programs to afterschool staff and foster a safe learning environment for students.
Work with the afterschool staff to design and implement theme-based curriculum.
Assures lessons are aligned to NE state standards and Zoo Education Framework.
Will follow all DHHS licensing requirements.
Responsibilities include the facilitation of interactive programs such as experiments, games, crafts, and other hands-on activities.
Responsible for afterschool preparation and clean-up.
Responsible for the check in and checkout of students daily.
Daily communication with parents through daily written reports.
Responsible for submitting afterschool program reports, maintaining state license requirements and meet grant contract agreement.
Schedules and evaluates afterschool part time staff.
Assists in submitting bi-weekly payroll for the licensed Zoo Afterschool Program Staff members.
Assists with setting up and running STEM competitions..
Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of program records.
Conduct observations and mentoring opportunities for staff.

Education:

Two-year college degree or equivalent expertise from an accredited college in related area/areas of youth development required (teaching, coaching, camp counselor, tutor, mentor, etc.).
Teaching Certificate, working toward certificate, or in related areas of youth development.

Experience:

Teaching certificate or be within one year of completing student teaching.

Personal Characteristics, Abilities and Skills:

Exhibit good leadership qualities (team building, staff training, and collaboration skills).
Communication Skills (informing, listening, presenting, coaching, leading by example, documentation).
Decision making skills.
Developing organizational talent (delegating).
Personal initiative skills (organizational awareness, striving for excellence, development of activities, commitment to youth development).
Planning skills (action planning and organizing, monitoring).
Relationship skills (teamwork, maintain professional environment).
Safety, health, and environment skills (supporting a safe environment, basic first aid and CPR qualified).
Bilingual skills strongly encouraged.
Must be able to work independently and in group settings.
Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule.
Applicants must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 20 years old.
CPR and First Aid Certification.
Must be able to work flexible schedule.
Must have a valid state driver's license.

DISCLAIMER

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

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