Childhood Instructor

JENKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Jenks (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenks Public Schools is seeking a Childhood Instructor for the Little Trojans Academy in Jenks, OK. The role involves leading classroom activities, supporting daily operations, and guiding young learners toward developmentally appropriate self-direction.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with CDA, Mastery certificate, or higher education hours in child development, plus a relevant degree. This is a full-time, on-site role in a preschool setting within the Jenks district.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CDA or Certificate of Mastery preferred.
• 30 college hours including 15 hours in child development.
• Bachelor’s degree with 6 child development hours required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as instructional leader in the classroom.
• Assist with daily operations of the program, including setup before and cleanup after students.
• Work with students to support growth and development.
• Assist in preparing developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Implement lesson plans in a developmentally appropriate environment.

Skills

Preschool instruction

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDA

Certificate of Mastery

30 college hours incl. 15 child development

Bachelor’s degree with 6 child development hours

Job description

Childhood Instructor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5949820
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: Childhood Instructor - Little Trojans Academy

Reports to: District Coordinator - Little Trojans Academy

Supervises: None

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must possess one of the following requirements:
• Hold Child Development Associate (CDA)
• Hold Certificate of Mastery
• Completed thirty (30) college hours which includes fifteen (15) hours of child development coursework.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree which includes six (6) hours of child development coursework.
• Experience in preschool or childcare teaching preferred.
• Must meet all state licensing requirements.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• The ability to bend, stand, kneel, lift and move freely in order to interact with children and perform all job duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: Assist in providing innovative teaching and care in a learning environment that offers and encourages choice and developmentally appropriate self-direction.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Serve as instructional leader in the classroom.
• Assist with everyday operations of the program, including setting up before students come and cleaning up after students leave.
• Work with students in a manner consistent with each child’s growth and development. Be aware of each child’s needs.
• Assist in preparing lesson plans for children in accordance with developmentally appropriate practices.
• Implement lesson plans in a developmentally appropriate environment. Structure work and play center to meet the needs of the children and licensing requirements.
• Attend all required meetings and meet all staff development requirements.
• Assist in evaluation of the program.
• Adhere to student behavior and discipline as per the Jenks Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle School Handbook. Guide and administer discipline in a positive, respectful manner, which promotes self-control, self-direction, and self esteem for each individual child.
• Attend workshops and conferences in accordance with licensing standards and requirements per licensed year.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms: Twelve (12) month classified hourly contract

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $16.50 Per Hour
Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sarah Rowland , Coordinator
• Little Trojan Academy
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]