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FACTS, a division of Nelnet, Inc., provides a comprehensive suite of technology products and education services to more than 11,500 K-12 schools across the globe. Our culture of service enables us to form long-lasting and trusted partnerships, while our focus on creativity and innovative solutions elevates the education experience for students, families, teachers, and school administrators.

As a Nelnet company, the perks at FACTS go beyond our benefits package. You’re part of a community, invested in you as an individual and united by our mission to create 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.

This is a part-time position working on-site at Christ the King Elementary School in Des Moines, Iowa. The focus of this role will be geared towards mathematics and reading. The pay range for this position is $18-$20/hour.

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 (http://nelnetinc.com/careers/benefits/) .

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, 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, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or [email protected] .

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You may know Nelnet as the nation’s largest student loan servicer – but we do more than that. _A lot more._ We’re also a professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payment processor, renewable energy innovator, and K-12 and higher education expert (and that’s just a shortlist). For over 40 years, we’ve been serving our customers, associates, and communities to make dreams possible.

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