Childhood Instructor

Trojan Adventure Club; Jenks (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenks Public Schools Trojan Adventure Club in Jenks, Oklahoma, is seeking a Childhood Instructor to support after-school programs. The role reports to the Site Coordinator and involves classroom-style activity support, lesson preparation, and maintaining licensing standards.

The position is a nine-month classified hourly contract with an immediate starting date. Candidates must meet state licensing requirements and have relevant education or credentials such as CDA or a degree with child

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Hold a 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 daycare/school-age care.
• Must meet all state licensing requirements.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in preparing lesson plans for children in accordance with developmentally appropriate practices.
• Implement lesson plans in a developmentally appropriate environment.
• Attend all required meetings and staff development requirements.
• Assist in evaluation of the program.
• Adhere to student behavior and discipline as per district handbook.
• Attend workshops and conferences per licensing standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in daycare/school-age care

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDA

Certificate of Mastery

30 college hours incl. 15 child development hours

Bachelor’s degree with 6 hours child development

Job description

Childhood Instructor

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Job Details

Job ID: 4818161

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: Childhood Instructor

Reports to: Site Coordinator - Jenks Trojan Adventure Club

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 daycare/school-age care.
• Must meet all state licensing requirements.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• 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:

• 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 meeting 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: Nine (9) 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:

Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jamie Peer , Assistant Director
• Trojan Adventure Club
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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