Early Childhood Extension Educator for Community Impact

Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources; Lexington (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for full-time employees

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources is hiring an Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator focused on Early Childhood in Dawson County. This role involves developing educational programs for young children and their caregivers, fostering collaboration with specialists, and supporting community engagement.

The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in child development or a related field, strong communication skills, and experience in teaching. Some travel may be required, and temporary authorization sponsorship is possible.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in child development or closely related field required for Extension Educator role.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse audiences.
• Successful experience in teaching, either formal or non-formal.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver educational programs for young children and their caregivers.
• Collaborate with specialists and research faculty on applied research.
• Engage in personal professional development and community engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Leadership skills

Multilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Master’s degree in child development or related field

Bachelor’s degree in the same field (if applying as Extension Instructor)

Job description

The Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources is hiring an Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator focused on Early Childhood in Dawson County. This role involves developing educational programs for young children and their caregivers, fostering collaboration with specialists, and supporting community engagement.

The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in child development or a related field, strong communication skills, and experience in teaching. Some travel may be required, and temporary authorization sponsorship is possible.