Education Navigator - Bilingual
Omaha, NE
Full Time
Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy County
Entry Level
Job Title: Educational Navigator
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Program Manager
Salary Range: $45K-50K
Revised: April 2025
General Description
The Navigator is a member of the Learning Community Center of North Omaha program team. This position will be responsible for recruiting, teaching and engaging families in North Omaha, in order to connect them to the program and community services. The program empowers parents with skills and knowledge in order to bring learning into the home and become stronger role models for their children.
Essential Job Duties
Minimum Requirements
The following equipment will be provided to support the responsibilities of this position:
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Learning Community is an equal opportunity employer and strives to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or religion. We are committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Program Manager
Salary Range: $45K-50K
Revised: April 2025
General Description
The Navigator is a member of the Learning Community Center of North Omaha program team. This position will be responsible for recruiting, teaching and engaging families in North Omaha, in order to connect them to the program and community services. The program empowers parents with skills and knowledge in order to bring learning into the home and become stronger role models for their children.
Essential Job Duties
- Screen and assess parent eligibility, complete intake forms and in-home evaluations.
- Recruit new families and manage the waiting list.
- Track family progress in the database, including notes, attendance, files, and evaluations per program guidelines.
- Encourage attendance, punctuality, and engagement from parent participants.
- Conduct home visits to support goal setting and help families apply center strategies at home.
- Develop and coordinate individual/group educational plans and connect families with community resources.
- Identify relevant topics for Parent University sessions.
- Serve as a program representative at events, schools, and community meetings.
- Support with childcare supervision and provide transportation to families when needed.
- Actively participate in staff meetings and contribute to team efforts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Maintains a positive, collaborative, and solutions-focused attitude.
- Build strong relationships with families and serves as a trusted program ambassador.
- Seeks out new parent connections and remains active in related professional networks.
- Demonstrates flexibility, integrity, and a proactive approach to work.
- Meets deadlines, follows through on responsibilities, and maintains excellent attendance.
- Presents a professional appearance and models organizational values and policies.
- Brings creativity, initiative, and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Degrees in Education or Social Work preferred.
- Experience/Background within schools and educational techniques that enhance learning with children preferred.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Experience and confidence teaching or giving classroom presentations.
- Ability to attend workshops, meetings and/or in-services.
- Ability to work independently, organizing time, details but committed to the team function.
- Proficient in word processing and excel spreadsheets for data entry.
- Reliable transportation, current vehicle registration, valid driver’s license and insurance with good driving record.
- Flexible schedule with required evenings and some weekends.
- Established relationships within community, understanding of population and ability to build rapport with diverse populations and backgrounds
The following equipment will be provided to support the responsibilities of this position:
- Monitor
- Surface Laptop
- Phone (desk or cell phone, depending on position and work setting)
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Learning Community is an equal opportunity employer and strives to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or religion. We are committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity
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