Multi-Purpose Aid

Ponca City Development Authority; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaw Nation is seeking a diligent Multi-Purpose Aide to support the Kaw Nation Child Care Center in Newkirk, OK. The role involves maintaining a safe, nurturing environment, assisting lead teachers, and helping with daily operations including transportation and laundry.

The candidate should be 18+, possess a HS diploma or GED, pass background/drug screening, and hold a valid driver’s license. Indian Preference considered with verification of heritage.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass a background check and drug test; no felony/misdemeanor convictions relating to children.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and be insurable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment for children.
• Promote Kaw Nation Child Care Center in the community.
• Provide classroom management when lead teachers are away.
• Assist with laundry and keep laundry area clean.
• Cover for teachers during absences, lunch, and breaks.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Attend childcare meetings/trainings as appropriate.
• Help keep both buildings clean and maintained (bathrooms, entryways, kitchens, laundry).
• Assist in all classrooms as needed.
• Assist with van transport for pickups and field trips.
• Keep inventory of supplies and reorder as needed.
• Remain flexible in duties and perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Background check

Drug screening

Driver's license

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

KAW NATION POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Multi-Purpose Aide

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Child Care Office Manager

CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: KNES Director

LOCATION: Newkirk, OK

QUALIFICATIONS:

This person must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED. Must be able to pass a background check, accreditation (no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions for offenses relating to children) and Drug test. Must possess a valid Driver's License and be insurable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Multipurpose Aide will be responsible for maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment for children placed into his/her care.
• The Multipurpose Aide must promote the Kanza Child Care Center (KCCC) in a positive way to parents and the community.
• Provide classroom management while main teachers are away.
• Doing laundry as needed/keep laundry room clean.
• Cover while teachers are absent, on lunch, and /or on break.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Attend local, state, regional and national childcare meetings/training when deemed appropriate.
• Responsible for helping to keep both buildings (School Age & Daycare) clean. Including but not limited to bathrooms, entryways, common areas, kitchen, and laundry rooms.
• Help in all classrooms when and where needed.
• Drive a van when needed, picking up students after school, and/or during field trips.
• Keep inventory of supplies in laundry rooms and give orders to Supervisor when running low.
• Being flexible in duties.
• Complete any other duties as assigned by the immediate or controlling supervisor.

All new hires will be required by the Kaw Nation (post hire) to submit to an employment drug screen. Failure to pass the post hire drug screen will lead to withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment.

EEO & Drug free workplace employer. Indian Preference considered with verification of Indian Heritage