Teacher Assistant

Trojan Adventure Club

Jenks (OK)

On-site

USD 16,331 - 23,260

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local educational service provider in Jenks seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support children's learning and development in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include assisting with day-to-day operations, preparing lesson plans, and fostering a supportive atmosphere for students. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and experience in daycare or school-age care. Competitive pay at $14.37 per hour, along with a possibility of full-time or part-time hours.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.
Experience in daycare/school‑age care preferred.
Must meet all state licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist with everyday operations of the program.
Work with students in a manner consistent with each child’s growth and development.
Assist in preparing and implementing lesson plans.

Skills

Experience in daycare/school-age care

Ability to work with children

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Starting Date: Immediately

Position: Teacher Assistant

Reports to: Site Coordinator - Jenks Trojan Adventure Club

Supervises: None

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required.
Experience in daycare/school‑age care preferred.
Must meet all state licensing requirements.
Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: Assist in providing innovative teaching and care in a learning environment that offers and encourages choice and developmentally appropriate self‑direction.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Assist with everyday operations of the program, including setting up before students come and cleaning up after students leave.
Work with students in a manner consistent with each child’s growth and development. Be aware of each child’s needs.
Assist in preparing lesson plans for children in accordance with developmentally appropriate practices.
Implement lesson plans in a developmentally appropriate environment. Structure work and play center to meet the needs of the children and licensing requirements.
Attend all required meetings and meet all staff development requirements.
Assist in evaluation of the program.
Adhere to student behavior and discipline as per the Jenks Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle School Handbook. Guide and administer discipline in a positive, respectful manner, which promotes self‑control, self‑direction, and self‑esteem for each individual child.
Attend workshops and conferences in accordance with licensing standards and requirements per licensed year.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms: Nine (9) month classified hourly contract (full-time or part‑time)

FLSA Qualification: Non‑Exempt

Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Position Type: Contract

Salary: $14.37 Per Hour

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

Job Details

Job ID: 4818162

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re‑Posted: Nov 04, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

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