Job Title: Teacher Assistant

General Description:

Provides classroom support to Early Childhood Teacher.

Supervision Received: Work is performed under direct supervision of the Early Childhood Center Supervisor and indirect supervision of assigned Early Childhood Teacher.

Supervision Exercised: None

Supervision Essential Job Functions:

• 1. Assists in developing plans, activities, and instructional aids for use in classroom as delegated by teacher.
• 2. Following prescribed guidelines of the teacher, aids in instructing preschool children in a variety of academic and developmental areas such as music, art, language and cognitive skills, nutrition, health, culture and organized play using a variety of teaching methods.
• 3. Responsible for children’s safety and well-being inside and outside of facilities and at all activities.
• 4. Assists teacher with student home visits twice a year.
• 5. Learns and instructs students in basic Chickasaw language vocabulary.
• 6. Attends parent meetings and policy council meetings as assigned.
• 7. Responsible for keeping the classroom clean and free from clutter.
• 8. Responsible for maintaining and submitting in-kind documentation.
• 9. Assists with on-going monitoring of the systems and services of the program including individual goal observations for children.
• 10. Responsible for driving or offering monitoring on the school bus for daily routes, field trips or other events as assigned.
• 11. Completes 15 hours of professional development training per year.
• 12. Responsible for monitoring student’s health needs and contacting parents when child is observed to be ill.
• 13. Aids in ensuring classroom and playground facilities and equipment are safe for children and removes potential hazards or reports them to center supervisor.
• 14. Assists in monitoring daily attendance.
• 15. Utilizes the computerized child tracking system as directed.
• 16. Immediately reports any potential health and well-being concerns of students (i.e. abuse, neglect) as required by law.
• 17. All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Preferred - Knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood education and development. Preferred - Ability to effectively teach children various skills and knowledge. Preferred - Ability to communicate effectively verbally and orally. Preferred - Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, children, parents, and the public. Preferred - Understanding of Native American culture and tribal programs.

Education:

Associates Required - Early childhood or related field.

Education Note:

OR Minimum of 30 hours of completed higher education course work with continuing education toward degree completion upon hiring required.

Training And Experience:

Preferred Experience (6 months - 3 years) - In a school setting.

Licenses, Certifications, Other:

Required - Current, valid driver’s license Required - Required to obtain CDL within six months of employment. Required - Background check.

Physical Requirements:

Required - Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Required - Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Required - Grasping, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a classroom environment. Occasionally may be outside or visit other facilities and other locations. Light travel is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.01 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Medical marijuana: I understand that the Chickasaw Nation has a no tolerance policy of drugs and alcohol, and this includes the use of medicinal marijuana. As a sovereign nation, state law does not apply to the Chickasaw Nation, and therefore the use of marijuana is illegal and is not acceptable for employees.
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local laws and regulations?
• This position is a COVID sensitive position and requires the COVID-19 vaccine. Are you fully vaccinated or willing to become fully vaccinated before starting employment if selected?

Experience:

• childcare, elder care, teaching or related: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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