Full-Time Child Development Helper - Caring & Impactful

Winstar; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation is seeking a Child Development Teacher Assistant for the Ada South Center. The role supports quality childcare in a secure, loving environment with a focus on development and daily care from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

The position emphasizes following policies, maintaining a clean environment, and engaging with children to promote learning and well-being. Training milestones and teamwork are key expectations.

Qualifications

• Must complete Sleep Safe, Shaken Baby and ELCCT within 10 days of employment, promotion, or transfer date.
• Required to obtain 20 hours or more of childcare training each year.
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid within 30 days of employment, promotion, or transfer date.
• Must obtain Conscious Discipline, PAX Tools, HOPE and CDI training within 120 days of employment, promotion, or transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision of children during mealtime, activities and play.
• Maintain clean, organized classrooms and play areas; ensure toys are cleaned weekly and sorted daily.
• Support health, welfare and safety of children in the group.
• Help manage and redirect challenging behaviors in young children.
• Ensure bedding is clean and sanitary; promptly change wet/soiled clothing.
• Engage with children, provide comfort and security, and respond to inquiries professionally.
• Support team with productivity and safety in the work area and maintain a professional demeanor.

Skills

Follow instructions (written & oral)

Adhere to scheduling & attendance

Honesty, reliability, accountability

Understand rules and policies (Chickas

Education

High School, GED or Equivalent

Pass general background check

Standard Driver's License

Sleep Safe Training

Shaken Baby Syndrome Training

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

PAX Tools - Positive Parenting Workshop

Job description

Chickasaw Nation is seeking a Child Development Teacher Assistant for the Ada South Center. The role supports quality childcare in a secure, loving environment with a focus on development and daily care from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

The position emphasizes following policies, maintaining a clean environment, and engaging with children to promote learning and well-being. Training milestones and teamwork are key expectations.