FACTS Ed Instructional Aide

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.

The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.

The Instructional Aide assists teachers with curriculum planning, supervision and teaching of children in a classroom setting. In addition, this position assists in presenting and reinforcing learning concepts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides support to the teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment.

• Assists the teacher in planning and preparation for daily activities and aids instructional efforts of the teacher.

• Assists the teacher in preparing lesson outlines, plans and curricula in assigned areas.

• Plans, prepares and develops various teaching aids for use in classroom, including: activity sheets, drawings and similar handouts.

• Presents subject matter to students, under the guidance of a teacher, utilizing a variety of methods including stories, discussions and role playing, etc.

• Leads classroom activities and may confer with parents on children's progress in the absence of the teacher.

• Assists children, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.

• May lead, guide and train staff/student employees, interns and/or volunteers performing related work and may participate in the recruitment of volunteers (as appropriate to the area of operation).

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Associates Degree - preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• One year experience in similar setting

COMPETENCIES SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.

• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures. Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy growth.

• Child supervision skills.

• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK ({apply below} .

Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

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Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.