Daycare Teacher

Ponca City Development Authority; Newkirk (OK); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Kaw Nation Day Care Center in Newkirk, OK seeks a Day Care Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing learning environment for young children.

The role requires CDA or progress toward, First Aid/CPR, background and drug screening, and willingness to grow in childhood development. Duties include planning lessons, supervising play, and engaging families.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and working toward CDA.
• Must have experience working with young children.
• Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification (or be willing to complete).
• Must pass random drug testing throughout employment.
• Must pass Oklahoma SBI background check.
• Cannot have convictions for child endangerment, illegal substances, sexual misconduct, or assault.
• Must be willing to gain more knowledge in childhood development.
• Must pass Kaw Nation Police adjudication and pre-employment drug test.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable.
• Must pass a physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment for children.
• Promote Kaw Nation Day Care Center positively to parents and community.
• Develop and implement lesson plans with ongoing monitoring.
• Perform all duties inherent in a childcare setting.
• Monitor children in classroom and playground at all times, never leaving a child unsupervised.
• Maintain vigilance and adhere to daycare policies and staff handbook.
• Observe confidentiality regarding children, families and staff; inform parents of policy.
• Provide a supportive classroom climate encouraging learning.
• Attend childcare meetings/trainings as deemed appropriate.
• Complete any other duties assigned by Day Care Center Director or Administration.

Skills

Experience with young children

Willingness to pursue knowledge in

Ability to pass background checks

Valid Driver's License

Ability to pass drug screening

Education

CDA (Child Development Associate)

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

DAY CARE TEACHER

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: TEACHER COORDINATOR

CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: KNES DIRECTOR

STATUS: REGULAR, FULL-TIME

LOCATION: NEWKIRK, OK

Pay Range: $12.00 to 15.00 depending on experience

POSITION DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age, must have or working toward obtaining CDA.
• Must have experience working with young children.
• Must have or be willing to complete certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Must have ability to pass random drug testing requirements throughout employment.
• Ability to pass an Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background check.
• Cannot have been convicted of or pled guilty to any of the following: Child Abuse or Neglect, Possession, Sale or Distribution of an illegal substance, sexual misconduct of any form and Assault and Battery.
• Applicant must be willing to gain more knowledge, training, and ed experience in childhood development.
• Must be able to pass a background check, adjudication through the Kaw Nation Police Department and a pre-employment drug test.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and be insurable.
• Must be able to pass a physical examination.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. The Teacher is responsible for maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment for children placed into his/her care.
2. The Teacher must promote the Kaw Nation Day Care Center in a positive way to parents and the community.
3. Responsible for developing and implementing lesson plans with continuous monitoring.
4. Must be willing to perform all duties inherent in a childcare setting.
5. Monitors children in the classroom and on the playground at all times. At no shall any child be left unsupervised.
6. Staff must maintain constant vigilance.
7. Must adhere to the Kaw Nation Daycare Policies and Procedures and Staff Handbook.
8. Must observe strive confidentiality regarding children, families and staff and will make parents aware of this policy.
9. Must provide a nurturing, supportive, and positive classroom climate that encourages student learning.
10. Attend local, state, regional and national child care meetings/training when deemed appropriate.
11. Complete any other duties assigned by the Day Care Center Director or Administration.