Careers

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We are looking for educators who are passionate, community-driven, and believe in our mission. Our school community is dedicated to a year-round learning schedule, in which holistic scholar success and family engagement are at the center of our values.

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The mission of Nelson Mandela Elementary is to provide quality instruction that demonstrates ALL scholars can learn and develop academically, emotionally, socially, and physically. Nelson Mandela Elementary is committed to maximizing the educational success of all scholars and bridging the learning and achievement gaps.

Learn more about Classroom Teacher

Classroom Teacher
Nelson Mandela Elementary’s Classroom Teacher creates a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes an effective rapport with children; motivates children to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education in accordance with each child’s ability; and establishes good relationships with parents and other team members.

Duties:

Being committed to the mission of Nelson Mandela Elementary School.
Plan, prepare, and implement daily whole-group, individualized, and small-group lessons, contributing to a climate where scholars actively engage in meaningful learning experiences.
Plan lessons based on instructional/assessment data.
Exudes enthusiasm, optimism, resilience, and positive energy
Works cooperatively and professionally with the full-time paraeducator assigned to your classroom.
Establishes and maintains high standards of scholar behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Evaluates scholars’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress and grade reports.
Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss scholars’ progress and interpret the school program.
Identifies scholar needs and cooperates with other professional team members in assessing and helping scholars solve health, social, emotional, and learning concerns.
Supervises scholars in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of scholar activities.

Benefits:

Nelson Mandela offers a robust benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans, as well as many other supplemental insurance offerings.
Nelson Mandela is committed to helping our team reach their professional goals and offers tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance after one year of employment with us.
Nelson Mandela understands the importance of a healthy work/life balance by providing each team member with a paid wellness day.
You will be eligible for a sabbatical after five years of dedication and commitment.
Nelson Mandela participates in the Non-profit Association of the Midlands 403b retirement plan, where we will contribute 3% of your salary each paycheck, regardless of your participation in the plan. Mandela offers an additional employer match of 50% to 6% of employees’ contributions.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Nebraska teaching certificate
A team player with experience working in a collaborative environment.
Ability to listen to and communicate with parents and see parents as a resource.
Possesses conflict resolution skills.
Uses strong organizational skills to meet classroom and individual needs.
Is capable of working with small and large classroom groups.
Experience in an elementary or early childhood school environment.
Open to new strategies, ideas, and methods to meet the needs of all children.
Certified as a Spalding educator Level I within one year

Learn more about Substitute Classroom Teacher

Substitute Classroom Teacher

The role of a Substitute Teacher is to ensure that scholars receive quality instruction in the absence of their regular teacher. At Mandela, all classrooms are supported by a full-time paraprofessional that is familiar with and will lead classroom procedures and routines. The substitute collaborates with the classroom paraprofessional to ensure scholars have an engaging and impactful school day. Team members at Mandela believe in holistic education, in which scholars not only learn math, reading, and writing but also skills that teach them to be the best versions of themselves.

Duties:

Committed to the mission of Nelson Mandela Elementary.
Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and SEL to scholars in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by NME.
Exudes enthusiasm, optimism, resilience, and positive energy.
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Identifies scholar needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping scholars solve health, social, emotional, and learning issues.

Benefits:

Payment: $185 Paid daily prior to departure

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or Early Childhood endorsement from an accredited university
Nebraska teaching certificate or CDA
Knowledge of child development—specifically of physical, emotional, and developmental patterns.
A team player with experience working in a collaborative environment.
Ability to listen to and communicate with parents and see parents as a resource.
Possesses conflict resolution skills.
Uses strong organizational skills to meet classroom and individual needs.
Is capable of working with small and large classroom groups.
Experience in an elementary or early childhood school environment.
Open to new strategies, ideas, and methods to meet the needs of all children.

Local Substitutes:

Nebraska Dept. of Education Local Substitute Permit Requirements:

Completion of 60 semester credit hours of college coursework
Completion of a Professional Education Course
Completion of the Human Relations Training Requirement
Written request from the Superintendent for issuance of the certificate for a specific School District

Learn more about Substitute Paraeducator

Substitute Paraeducator

To provide support to the classroom teacher with scholars through instructional support and assistance as well as supervise scholars in the lunchroom, playground, specials, or other designated locations to ensure a positive, safe environment.

Duties:

Instructing small groups of scholars engaged in activities
Working with individual scholars one-on-one
Directing movement of groups to and from classroom, playground, and lunchroom in a safe and organized manner.

Benefits:

Pay: $15.00/hour paid immediately the DAY OF WORK, must complete a W-9.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent. College graduate preferred.
Aptitude for the work to be performed.
Interest in children and education.

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Contact Info

Name: Veronica Courter

Phone: 402-457-8527

Email: [email protected]