Teacher Assistant - Pawhuska

Osage-Nation; Pawhuska (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Osage Nation seeks a para-professional educational worker to support the WELA Program for young children and their families. The role assists the lead teacher in a cooperative and professional manner, helping with planning, preparing, and implementing activities.

Required credentials include an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Development or related field (or actively pursuing), with a commitment to complete within three years.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in early childhood development or related field preferred; must complete within 3 years of start date.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a child care or preschool setting.
• CPR and First Aid certifications current.
• Food-handlers permit required within two weeks.
• CDL and OSBDL preferred; ability to travel for conferences/trainings.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks daily.
• Pass criminal background check and fingerprinting; drug/alcohol testing.
• Strong integrity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform para-professional educational work in planning, preparing, and implementing a WELA Program for children and families.
• Assist the lead teacher in a cooperative and professional manner.
• Demonstrate personal integrity and ethics in daily tasks.
• Attend trainings and travel for conferences as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate of Mastery (COM)

CPR/First Aid certificate

Food Handler permit

CDL and OSBDL preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Please complete your application at osagenation-nsn.gov andUpload your tribal Membership card, if claiming a preferenceAnswer all questions askedSign/acknowledge your applicationThank you for applying!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.Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development or related field preferred or actively working on Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Development or related fieldMust complete Associate’s Degree within 3 years of start dateMust have 1 year experience in child care atmosphere or similar preschool educational institution requiredCertificate of Mastery (COM) certification required within twelve (12) monthsHigh School Diploma or GED requiredMust have a food-handlers permit within two weeksMust have a current CPR and First Aid certificate (pediatric/to Adult)Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Oklahoma School Bus Driver's license (OSBDL) preferredMust be able to lift up to fifty (50) poundsMust be able to stoop, bend and lift on a daily basisRequires a high level of personal integrity and ethicsRequires a high level of problem- solving skillsRequires willingness and ability to learn new skills, including travel to conferences and training sessionsRequires ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programsRequires good interpersonal communication and team work skillsMust be able to pass a criminal background check and fingerprintingMust be able to pass drug/alcohol testing