Upward Bound Math & Sci Coach

Best Care•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Why work for Nebraska Methodist College: Nebraska Methodist College, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is an accredited, private, not-for-profit nursing and healthcare college. It's where students live with meaning and discover what they want to give back to the world while thriving in a close-knit, caring community established in 1891. With an enrollment of over 1,100 students, NMC is small enough to truly care about each student and large enough to provide outstanding undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in nursing and allied health. NMC students experience a holistic culture of caring while mastering the art and science of healthcare. They gain the skills and experience needed to become outstanding contributors to society through service-learning experiences, community-based education, and leadership development integrated throughout the curriculum. OUR MISSION As a health professions institution, we provide educational experiences for the development of individuals in order that they may positively influence the health and well-being of the community. We encourage applications from qualified individuals representing all backgrounds who identify with our mission. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Nebraska Methodist College at https://www.methodistcollege.edu/about” By joining Nebraska Methodist College, you become part of a larger community. With Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary: Location: One Hope Church Address: 5612 Corby Street Omaha, NE 68104 Work Schedule: Mon - Thurs, 2:30pm to 5:00pm. Four Saturdays per year. The program is closed during OPS days off or school closings. Work with Upward Bound Math and Science students from Benson High School during our after school tutoring program hosted at Citylight Benson Church. The Upward Bound Coach with provide academic support in all subjects, but especially in math and/or science. Additionally, the Upward Bound Coach will provide guidance, coaching, and goal setting for students to help students reach their academic and personal goals during the school year.

Requirements

Completion or near completion of Bachelor's Degree in a STEM subject area or other field related to program needs required.
Ability to handle discipline issues that arise and notify Coordinator/Assistant Director.
Monitor academic progress of students and coach them to reach their academic goals as they move through the OPS curriculum.
Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of student information and interactions.
Ability to commit to at least one consistent day a week from 3:00pm - 5:30pm at our Citylight Benson after school program to provide academic support to students.
Ability to attend training sessions when needed.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in STEM, education, counseling, or related field preferred.
Prior experience working with people from a variety of educational, cultural, and socio-economic background preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain complete confidentiality of student information and interactions.
Provide intensive and ongoing academic support in STEM subject areas at our after school program at Citylight Benson Church at least one day per week during the academic year between the hours of 3:00pm-5:30pm.
Use basic academic coaching techniques to advise students in their academic goals.
Monitor student progress in these goals and assist the Assistant Director in appropriate academic follow up and resources needed to address ongoing student needs.
Attend orientation sessions and staff meetings as necessary.
Participate in student conferences and field trips as necessary.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.