Daycare Teacher

Ponca City Development Authority; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaw Nation Day Care Center in Newkirk, OK is seeking a regular, full-time Day Care Teacher. The role requires promoting a safe, nurturing learning environment and developing lesson plans with active monitoring of children.

Qualifications include at least 18 years old, CDA in progress or completed, First Aid/CPR certification, and ability to pass background checks and drug tests. Driving eligibility and physicals are also required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and working toward or have a CDA.
• Experience working with young children.
• First Aid and CPR certification (or willing to obtain).
• Must pass random drug testing.
• Must pass OSBI background check and Kaw Nation Police background check.
• Cannot have disqualifying convictions (e.g., child abuse, illegal substances, sexual misconduct).
• Willing to gain more knowledge, training, and experience in childhood development.
• Must pass pre-employment/background checks and driving record checks.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Must pass a physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment for children.
• Promote Kaw Nation Day Care Center positively to parents and the community.
• Develop and implement lesson plans with ongoing monitoring.
• Perform all duties inherent in a childcare setting.
• Monitor children in classroom and on the playground; never leave unsupervised.
• Staff must maintain constant vigilance.
• Adhere to Kaw Nation Daycare Policies and Staff Handbook.
• Observe confidentiality regarding children, families and staff; inform parents of policy.
• Provide a nurturing, supportive classroom climate that encourages learning.
• Attend local/state/national child care meetings/trainings as appropriate.
• Complete any other duties assigned by the Day Care Center Director or Administration.

Skills

Childcare experience

First Aid/CPR certification

Willing to pursue CDA

Education

CDA certification or in progress

Job description

TITLE: DAY CARE TEACHER
STATUS: REGULAR, FULL-TIME
LOCATION: NEWKIRK, OK
Pay Range: $12.00 to 15.00 depending on experience

POSITION DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS:

• This person 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.
• Staff must maintain constant vigilance.
• 6. Must adhere to the Kaw Nation Daycare Policies and Procedures and Staff Handbook.
• 7. Must observe strive confidentiality regarding children, families and staff and will make parents aware of this policy.
• 8. Must provide a nurturing, supportive, and positive classroom climate that encourages student learning.
• 9. Attend local, state, regional and national child care meetings/training when deemed appropriate.
• 10. Complete any other duties assigned by the Day Care Center Director or Administration