Asian Cultural and Community Center, Lincoln, NE
Part-time citizenship instructor
Begins: ASAP
10 hours per week (2 classes per week at 2 hours each, plus 2 hours of plan time)
$19.50/hour
Position reports to Family Resources Program Coordinator
Job Description:
The Citizenship Instructor will be responsible for teaching the advanced citizenship classes at the Asian Center, planning lessons that adapt to the provided curriculum based on the needs of the students, recording and reporting attendance and monitoring grant compliance in accordance with grant requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate weekly the lesson plans for both the Advanced Citizenship class and the Interview Skills class (may include virtual program options on Zoom)
Follow curriculum, resources, & tools that will be able to be utilized on an ongoing basis
Record attendance on a Google Sheets spreadsheet
Work with other staff to plan for the program and attend regular team meetings
Utilize Google Slides, Google Docs, and other internet websites in delivering the content of the lessons
Track the progress of the students and report their readiness to either transition to the next level of classes or to apply for their citizenship or permanent residency.
Report any specific legal case questions to the Citizenship Coordinator, or to our partner legal representatives
Provide accurate and timely reporting of work performed and outcomes in the form of attendance tracking and any support, as requested, with quarterly grant reporting
Successfully complete any required training programs or professional development opportunities
Act as a representative of the ACCC in public forums in a positive, knowledgeable, and professional manner
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with English language learners and immigrants and refugees
Experience teaching in an adult education setting, especially for English or Citizenship
Experience using the Google Suite (Google Drive, Google Slides, Google Docs, etc.) and other internet applications
Experience participating in/leading a Zoom meeting
Knowledge of the citizenship process and/or the path to permanent residency
Proficiency in English
Science Literacy Research Assistant Needed
Are you interested in how people think about science, what motivates people to make certain decisions, or how emotions affect people’s reasoning? If so, we’d love to talk with you! We are a team of science literacy researchers at UNL looking for an organized, motivated, and detail-oriented undergraduate to work with us on a research project investigating how students learn about science. No specific science content knowledge is needed – this position would be an excellent fit for anyone interested in science, education, sociology, or anyone looking to gain experience in educational or sociological research!
Responsibilities: The research assistant will be an integral part of the research team, starting with data management tasks (i.e., entering and organizing data) and assisting in analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. There is potential for growth towards developing an independent research project after gaining experience in research methods and exploring relevant literature.
Benefits: The research assistant will be independently mentored by a postdoctoral researcher to develop research skills. They will gain experience with selected qualitative and quantitative research methods, peer-reviewed literature regarding science literacy, and may have the opportunity to contribute to project presentation at professional meetings and/or writing for peer-reviewed literature. This is a unique experience for someone interested in qualitative research and/or science literacy and will help develop their research skill set and understanding of science literacy research.
The position has flexible hours and locations with pay starting at $10.50 per hour, working approximately 10 hours per week during the spring semester (actual time may range from 5 to 15 hours per week depending on specific tasks). We would like someone to start immediately following the interview process. There are opportunities for extending the position into the summer or fall semester.
Please contact:
Dr. Rachel Sparks
rsparks2@unl.edu
Humanities Nebraska (HN) Program Intern
Program Intern Description:
$13 per hour, working 10 hours per week
Prime Time Family Reading and Prime Time Preschool are family literacy programs for underserved children and their parents. Programs are held in public schools, libraries, and community learning centers. Bilingual sessions are offered for Spanish-speaking families.
Under general supervision, the intern will perform the following duties:
• Assist with Prime Time evaluation, collection of data and anecdotes, compilation and distribution of survey results, filing, and distribution of books and materials.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with good communication skills (verbal and written), experience with data collection and reporting, and an interest in literacy, history and family reading programs. Familiarity with program evaluation methods would be beneficial. Ability to translate written documents from Spanish into English would be helpful.
Other programs coordinated by HN include:
• Nebraska Warrior Writers: Writing and discussion workshops for veterans and active military.
• Chautauqua: Scholars portraying historical figures bring history to life in rural communities through an entertaining and educational format.
• Capitol Forum on America’s Future: U.S. foreign policy study for high school students and their teachers across the state, culminating in a day of deliberation at the State Capitol in Lincoln.
HN is located on the 3rd floor of the Lincoln Community Foundation building, Centennial Mall &
N St., and is flexible on hours worked. The internship may extend to the fall 2022 semester. Our office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We will accept cover letters and resumes until Friday, February 11, or until the position is filled. Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume to jobs@humanitiesnebraska.org.