Teacher Assistant - Hominy

Osage Nation; Hominy (OK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Osage Nation is seeking a para-professional to support early childhood education in the WELA Program for young children and families. You will assist the lead teacher and contribute to program planning and activities on site in Hominy, OK.

Qualifications include an active pursuit of an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development, a completed degree within 3 years, at least 1 year of child care experience, and CPR/First Aid certification. Some travel and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development or actively working on it.
• Must complete Associate's Degree within 3 years of start date.
• 1 year experience in child care or similar preschool setting.
• COM certification within twelve months.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Food-handlers permit within two weeks.
• Current CPR and First Aid (pediatric to adult).
• CDL and OSBDL preferred.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and daily lifting.
• Pass criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• Pass drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs para-professional educational work in planning, preparing, and implementing a WELA Program for young children and their families.
• Assists the lead teacher in a cooperative and professional manner.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Willingness to travel

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development

High School Diploma or GED

COM certification within 12 months

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Hominy - Hominy, OK, Position Type: Regular Full-Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed,

Performs para-professional educational work in planning, preparing, and implementing a WELA Program for young children and their families. Assists the lead teacher in a cooperative and professional manner.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development or related field preferred or actively working on Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development or related field
• Must complete Associate's Degree within 3 years of start date
• Must have 1 year experience in child care atmosphere or similar preschool educational institution required
• Certificate of Mastery (COM) certification required within twelve (12) months
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must have a food-handlers permit within two weeks
• Must have a current CPR and First Aid certificate (pediatric/ to Adult)
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Oklahoma School Bus Driver's license (OSBDL) preferred
• Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds
• Must be able to stoop, bend and lift on a daily basis
• Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics
• Requires a high level of problem- solving skills
• Requires willingness and ability to learn new skills, including travel to conferences and training sessions
• Requires ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Requires good interpersonal communication and team work skills
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting
• Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing