Work Study Positions: 

Work study positions are available for students awarded a work study award through the Financial Aid office. 

Head Start Classroom Assistant

Position Title: Head Start Classroom Assistant
Seeking:
Department:
Location: Head Start - 324 Spruce St, Chadron NE 69337
Brief description of duties: As a Head Start Classroom Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting young children's early learning and development. Under the guidance of lead teachers, you will assist with classroom activities, prepare materials, support children's routines, and help create a safe and engaging learning environment. This position is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in early childhood education while contributing to a collaborative, supportive classroom community.
Number of hours per week: 15
Job Time Periods: Afternoons, Mornings
Contact Name: Jennifer Sorenson
Contact Email: JSORENSON@NCAP.INFO
Contact Phone: 3084323393

Mailroom Worker

Position Title: Mailroom worker
Seeking: Departmental (100% Department funded), Work Study
Department: Mailroom
Location: maintenance Building
Brief description of duties: Must have a valid drivers license with a clear driving record. Able to work in extreme weather. Great Customer Service skills, receive, store and deliver packages to students and on campus. Pick up and sort mail from post office. Availability for Spring Semester Mon:1-4 Tues: 9-12, 1-4 Wed: 1-4 Thur: 1-4 Fri: 9-12, 1-4
Number of hours per week: up to 20
Job Time Periods: Afternoons, Mornings
Contact Name: Annabella Pahl
Contact Email: apahl@jdzruiran.com
Contact Phone: 308-432-6063
Building: maintenance Building
Room: Mailroom


Departmental Positions: 

Departmental positions are available to all students, whether or not you have a work study award.

K-12 Education tutors

Position Title: K-12 Education tutors
Seeking: Departmental (100% Department funded)
Department: Education
Location: Old Admin

Brief description of duties: Tutors will provide assistance to K–12 students virtually in the subjects and grade levels for which they have been approved. Tutors are asked to contribute a minimum of six (6) hours of tutoring availability each week. Tutoring will take place on campus in a designated location with required equipment (computer, tablet, and headset) supplied. A variety of Tutors will be utilized. Teacher education candidates majoring in all endorsements are welcome to apply, with the understanding that the majority of tutoring is expected to focus upon assisting K-12 students in the areas of English, math, science, and social studies. Nebraska SMART (Success Made Accessible through Rural Tutoring) employs teacher education candidates from Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State Colleges to provide online tutoring to K-12 students in rural Nebraska. K-12 students provide homework to Tutors with specific topics in which they need help.

Qualifications:

  • Must be a teacher education candidate who has been successfully admitted to Chadron State College’s Teacher Education Program. Must successfully pass a background check (this will more than likely be completed as part of the requirements for entrance to the Teacher Education Program).
  • Must possess a positive attitude, be self-motivated, maintain a strong work ethic and confidentiality, and desire to help others become successful.
  • Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at Chadron State College.
  • Must be able to work on campus.

Responsibilities:

  • Determine the student's academic needs and concentrate tutoring efforts by assisting the student in meeting those needs. 
  • Assist students academically with the material, study techniques, time management, and organization.
  • Schedule tutoring hours with the College’s Tutor Coordinator and Director of Nebraska SMART.
  • Maintain and submit required paperwork and timecards to the Coordinator by deadlines.
  • Maintain excellent communication with the Coordinator and Director.


How to Apply Provide the following application materials to Dr. Robin Brierly via email at rbrierly@jdzruiran.com:

  • Cover letter indicating interest in the position
  • Resume highlighting work experience, especially related to education, and practicum experience
  • Three references with phone and email – one reference must be an education professor at Chadron State College

Number of hours per week: 6
Job Time Periods: Afternoons, Nights
Contact Name: Dr. Robin Brierly

To Apply send the following application materials to Dr. Robin Brierly via email at rbrierly@jdzruiran.com:

  • Cover letter indicating interest in the position
  • Resume highlighting work experience, especially related to education, and practicum experience
  • Three references with phone and email – one reference must be an education professor at Chadron State College

Contact Email: rbrierly@jdzruiran.com
Contact Phone: 308-432-6329
Building: Old Admin
Room: 125

Mailroom Worker

Position Title: Mailroom worker
Seeking: Departmental (100% Department funded), Work Study
Department: Mailroom
Location: Maintenance Building
Brief description of duties: Must have a valid drivers license with a clear driving record. Able to work in extreme weather. Great Customer Service skills, receive, store and deliver packages to students and on campus. Pick up and sort mail from post office. Availability for Spring Semester Mon:1-4 Tues: 9-12, 1-4 Wed: 1-4 Thur: 1-4 Fri: 9-12, 1-4
Number of hours per week: up to 20
Job Time Periods: Afternoons, Mornings
Contact Name: Annabella Pahl
Contact Email: apahl@jdzruiran.com
Contact Phone: 308-432-6063
Building: maintenance Building
Room: Mailroom