Kaw Language Assistant/Support Staff

Ponca City Development Authority; Newkirk (OK); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Ponca City Development Authority is seeking a part-time Kaw Language Assistant to support language teachers in Newkirk, OK. Responsibilities include maintaining the language wing, assisting teachers, driving students, and preparing classrooms. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to pass a background check. This role requires 25-30 hours per week, ensuring a dynamic work environment and active engagement with students.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma/GED and office experience, including clerical and computer skills.
• Must possess good communication skills and be able to set priorities and organize work efficiently.
• Must be able to pass a background check and maintain insurance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain the Language wing in Newkirk, OK.
• Assist language teachers/director in all classes.
• Drive students to and from class.
• Prepare classrooms for classes.
• Be responsible for snacks/meals for classes, including shopping and clean-up.
• Help with office and computer work as necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Clerical skills

Computer skills

Ability to interact with various age groups

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

KAW NATION POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: KAW LANGUAGE ASSISTANT/SUPPORT STAFF

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: LANGUAGE DIRECTOR

CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

STATUS: PART-TIME

LOCATION: Newkirk, OK

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma/GED, and office experience, including clerical and computer skills in a Windows environment.
• Must have the ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, and community members.
• Must have the ability to interact with various age groups as a teacher assistant to maintain classroom order and efficiency.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Good communication skills, and the ability to set priorities, organize, and coordinate work efficiently.
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug test, and maintain such status, as well as possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be and continue to be insurable.
• This is a part-time position (25-30 hrs. week).

Responsibilities and Duties

• Clean and maintain the Language wing in Newkirk, OK.
• Assist Language Teachers/Director in all classes.
• Drive students to and from class.
• Prepare classrooms for classes.
• Be responsible for all snacks/meals for all classes which includes: shopping, cooking, preparation of eating spaces, clean‑up.
• Help with any office and computer work necessary.
• Perform all other reasonable duties as assigned by the immediate and/or controlling supervisors.