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Job Title: Civics/Citizenship Instructor 

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)

Pay: $22/hour

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.

Summary: 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum Development

• 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 timeframes.
• Uses instructional experience to support program effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Class Preparation & Administration

• 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.

Program Support & Data Management

• 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.

Team & Community Engagement

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• 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 activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.
• Problem-Solving – Flexible and resourceful in supporting diverse learning needs.
• Proficiency in Personal Computer – Ability to effectively navigate and operate Microsoft Office and Google Docs systems including Calendar/Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Task Execution & Reliability – Follows direction, completes assigned tasks accurately and on time, and supports team priorities effectively.

Qualifications: 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Adult learning, or related field or one to two years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience teaching adults, preferably in civics.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse learners.
• Proficient with digital tools and basic classroom technology.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) proficiency.

Preferred:

• Experience with hybrid or online instruction.
• Knowledge of workforce development or career readiness programming.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

• No certificates, licenses, registrations required.

Role Details

• Hours: Part-time, generally six hours per week depending on course load. With an Adult Education class schedule of Monday through Thursday mornings and evenings and Saturday morning. This class schedule is based on the availability of instructor and adult student learners.

Physical Demands 

• The physical demands described are those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Resume accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Latino Center of the Midlands acknowledges and honors the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We believe in creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. We are committed to equitable treatment and the elimination of discrimination in all its forms at all levels of our organization and throughout all our programs.

Job Title: ELL Instructor

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)

Pay: $22/hour

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.

Summary: The Workforce Education and Innovation (WEI)- Adult Education ELL Instructor provides instruction to adult learners in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language. Through weekly sessions, the Adult Education ELL Instructor prepares lessons and implements curriculum-based classes that support participant’s learning and engagement. 

The ELL 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum Development

• Develops course syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional activities to ensure effective implementation of English 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 timeframes.
• Uses instructional experience to support program effectiveness and continuous improvement. 

Class Preparation & Administration

• Prepares and organizes class materials, workshops, or seminars; manages related paperwork..
• Develops and maintains updated class rosters; tracks attendance, gradespre/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.

Program Support & Data Management

• 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. 

Team & Community Engagement

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• 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 activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.
  • Problem-Solving – Flexible and resourceful in supporting diverse learning needs.
  • Proficiency in Personal Computer – Ability to effectively navigate and operate Microsoft Office and Google Docs systems including Calendar/Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Task Execution & Reliability – Follows direction, completes assigned tasks accurately and on time, and supports team priorities effectively.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Adult Learning, or related field or one to two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience teaching adults, preferably in English and Spanish.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse learners.
• Proficient with digital tools and basic classroom technology.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) proficiency.

Preferred:

• Experience with hybrid or online instruction.
• Knowledge of workforce development or career readiness programming.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

No certificates, licenses, or registrations are required.

Role Details

• Hours: Part-time, generally six hours per week depending on course load. With an Adult Education class schedule of Monday through Thursday mornings and evenings and Saturday morning. This class schedule is based on the availability of instructor and adult student learners.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described are those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Resume accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Latino Center of the Midlands acknowledges and honors the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We believe in creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. We are committed to equitable treatment and the elimination of discrimination in all its forms at all levels of our organization and throughout all our programs.

Job Title: Workforce Education and Innovation Program Assistant  

Department: Workforce Education and Innovation (WEI)

Supervisor: Workforce Education and Innovation Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, part-time (up to 25 hours), Temp. (through Dec. 2026) 

Pay: $22/hour

Mission: The mission of the Latino Center of the Midlands (LCM) is to enhance the lives of the Heartland Latino Community by supporting the education and development of our youth and adults; promoting comprehensive engagement for our families in all facets of their lives; and by fostering leadership through a variety of services and activities.  

Position Summary:  The Workforce Education and Innovation (WEI) Program Assistant supports the day-to-day operations and implementation of the Siembra Nebraska and Adult Education programs at the Latino Center of the Midlands (LCM). This role focuses on administrative, logistical, and participant-facing support to ensure smooth program delivery.

The Program Assistant works closely with the WEI Supervisor and Coordinators to support enrollment, data entry, event logistics, and participant engagement. 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 youth and adult learners in achieving their goals
• Think outside the box to overcome barriers faced by the individuals we serve and the program staff we support.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and dependable (able to follow through on tasks and deadlines).
• Collaborative and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, community-based environment.
• Willing to learn and grow within workforce development and education programs.
• Demonstrates good judgment, strong decision-making skills and is highly resourceful.

Program Support and Logistics

• Supports the implementation of Adult Education classes and Siembra NE program activities (Prepares lesson plans, activities and learning material for students).
• Support scheduling, calendar updates, and coordination of program activities. 
• Assist Coordinators and Supervisor with ensuring program activities run smoothly.
• Assist with supply inventory, ordering, and organization. 
• Support timesheet collection and basic administrative tasks as assigned. 
• Complete additional tasks and special projects as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager. 
• Ensures effective program implementation, operational support, participant-facing, and logistical execution.
• Collaborates actively in the planning, coordination, and logistics for Adult Education classes and Siembra NE internship activities, including scheduling, room setup, and event preparation.
• Utilize databases to track and implement enrollment, registration, and program attendance; follow up with participants to ensure ongoing engagement.
• Provide program participants with critical program information.
• Keeps updated records, creates reports, and ensures information/data for outcomes.

Participant Engagement & Recruitment

• Assist participants with enrollment forms, orientation materials, and general program navigation.
• Provide participants with basic program information and refer questions to Coordinators as needed.
• Support participant engagement by assisting with check-ins, attendance tracking, and follow-up communications.
• Support outreach efforts by distributing materials and assisting at community events.
• Help prepare recruitment materials and track outreach activities.
• Assist Coordinators with participant follow-up.
• Represent LCM at community events, school visits, and presentations to recruit youth interns and adult learners.
• Guide prospective participants through enrollment processes and orientation.
• Support goal-setting and connection to services (e.g., job placement, ELL classes, digital literacy training).
• Assists with reviewing and submitting intern timecards to ensure timely processing and payment.

Partner & Employer Coordination

• Help maintain strong communication with partner organizations and employers including host meetings to ensure program alignment and facilitate problem-solving.
• Assist with coordinating job placements, site visits, or field trips in collaboration with the WEI team.

Data & Documentation

• Enter and maintain participant data, attendance, and program records in databases.
• Assist in collecting surveys, assessments, and required documentation.
• Ensure files are organized, accurate, and submitted on time.
• Enters and submits program data, data requests, and basic reports to the Supervisor or Manager on a timely basis.
• Assist with program evaluation through: testimonials, AAR, and program pre/post assessments reflections.

Instructional and Event Support

• Assist with planning and coordination of program events, orientations, and workshops.
• Support setup, check-in, and breakdown for events.
• Assist staff during workshops, training, or group activities.
• Support implementation of special workshops, events, or orientation days.
• Co-facilitate or assist with mock interviews, resume workshops, soft skill or other workforce readiness training sessions as needed.
• Serve as a backup facilitator or liaison for program activities and AE classes for adult learners when staff are unavailable.

Other

• Must have a valid driver’s license, an active insurance policy, and access to a vehicle. May be required to conduct site visits or teach AE classes on LCM property and at offsite locations.
• Support special projects and duties as assigned by the program Supervisor or Manager.
• Represent LCM with professionalism at internal and external meetings.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies :To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

Detail Oriented – Natural tendency to be thorough, accurate, organized, and productive; have the ability to remember details, adept at notetaking, ask probing questions to gain clarity, and proof all professional communication.

• Proficiency in Personal Computer – Ability to effectively navigate and operate Microsoft Office and Google Docs systems including Calendar/Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Effective Communication & Interpersonal Skills – 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, interns, and community partners; eager to collaborate and work in a team.
• Task Execution & Reliability – Follows direction, completes assigned tasks accurately and on time, and supports team priorities effectively.
• Self-Motivated & Driven to Succeed – Must be proactive with a desire to stretch beyond the task list to support the team, its programs, and the mission; mindful of deadlines and ability to problem-solve when challenges arise.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.
• Problem-Solving – Flexible and resourceful in supporting diverse program needs.

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in administrative support, program support, or customer service preferred.
• Experience working with youth, adult learners, or community programs.

Language

• Bilingual in Spanish and English is required. 

Physical Demands 

• The physical demands described you’re a representative of are those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Resume accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

The Latino Center of the Midlands acknowledges and honors the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. The LCM believes in creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences and the commitment to equitable treatment and elimination of discrimination in all its forms at all organizational levels and throughout all programs.