School Age/After School Teacher Asst - 32469

Artesian Hotel; Ada, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chickasaw Nation in Ada, OK is seeking a Part Time 38 School Age/After School Teacher Assistant to join the School Age/After School Program Group2 team. The position operates 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri at the Douglas H. Johnston Building.

This role emphasizes safe, engaging care for children, supports daily activities, and requires completing all training and background checks, with no prior experience required. A High School diploma or GED is accepted.

Qualifications

• High School, GED or Equivalent required.
• Pass general background check.
• Standard Driver's License required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides first class customer service to internal and external customers.
• Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities.
• Works collaboratively to support productivity and safety of the work area and customers.
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment.
• Promotes development for all children and engages with them during activities.
• Assists in daily needs of children and supervises during mealtime and activities.
• Keeps classrooms and areas neat, cleans toys weekly, and reports hazards.
• Communicates with staff and parents to ensure health, welfare and safety.

Skills

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Professional communication

Teaching children

Safety awareness

Education

High School, GED or Equivalent

Job description

School Age/After School Teacher Asst - 32469

Ada, OK | Education | Part Time 38

Posted 3 days ago | Apply before September 26, 2026

Description

We are currently looking for aPart Time 38 School Age/After School Teacher Asstto join our School Age/After School Program Group2 team located at the Douglas H. Johnston Building working8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.

Responsibilities

• * Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
• * Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
• * Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
• - Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
• - Maintains and promotes professionalism
• - Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
• - Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
• * Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
• * Provides environment and time to engage with child both emotionally and physically
• * Assists in daily needs of child
• - Ensures bedding is clean and sanitary
• - Changes wet or soiled clothing
• - Provides quality care services in secure, loving environment
• - Promotes development for all
• - Provides an environment which will allow sufficient time for engagement with each child
• * Assists in supervision of children during mealtime, activities, and movement thru play
• * Assists with keeping classrooms and work areas neat and clean ensuring toys are cleaned weekly and sorted daily
• * Collaborates and ensures the health, welfare and safety of the children in the group
• * Articulates, evaluates and integrates development strategies for children in the classroom
• * Manages all components of the classroom including correspondence with all staff and parents
• * Removes potential hazards and reports them to center supervisor
• * Monitors students health needs and contacting parents when needed
• * Immediately reports any potential health and well-being concerns of students required by law
• * Assist in preparation of lesson planning and execution of classroom activities
• * Notify teacher in less than 2 hours if child is absent
• * Follows Teachers guidelines and instruction
• * Aids in instructing preschool children in variety of areas* Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies

• * Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• * Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
• * Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• * Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• * Understand Native American culture and tribal programs
• * Works well within a team
• * Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
• * Ability to effectively teach children various skills and knowledge
• * Uses voice in authoritative manner

Experience

Essential:

• * No prior experience required

Education

Essential:

• * High School, GED or Equivalent

Credentials

Essential:

• * Pass general background check
• * Standard Driver's License

Working Conditions

Essential:

• * Interacts with young children
• * Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
• * Hand-eye coordination, reach and grasp
• * Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
• * Sitting up to 50% of shift
• * Standing up to 75% of shift
• * Walking up to 75% of shift

Training

• *It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values

Mission

• To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

Vision

• To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.

Core Values

• *The Chickasaw People
• *Cultural Identity
• *Servant Leadership
• *Selflessness
• *Can Do Attitude
• *Perseverance
• *Stewardship
• *Trust and Respect
• *Loyalty
• *Honesty and Integrity
• *Teamwork