Teacher - Daycare

Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma; McLoud (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kickapoo Community Child Care Center in McLoud, OK is seeking staff to assist master teachers in daily activities and operations, ensuring safety and wellness of children. Responsibilities include planning activities, maintaining records, and communicating with families.

Strong communication and patience are essential; CPR/First Aid training is required or to be obtained. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, CDA preferred, and be able to work flexible hours within the center’s

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CPR and First Aid training/certificates are required.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and appropriate practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist Master Teacher in planning activities to stimulate language, social and motor skills.
• Teach activities to promote social, physical, cultural and intellectual growth.
• Maintain attendance/enrollment records and confidential documents.
• Monitor children for safety and well-being; report incidents as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom and assist with lunch, naps, and activities.
• Confer with parents regarding child development and learning strategies.

Skills

Patience with children

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Kickapoo Community Child Care Center - McLoud, OK 74851Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: EducationThis position organizationally falls under the Kickapoo Community Childcare Center (KCCC) as operated by The Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 5:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M., specific working hours will be assigned to effectively provide coverage as needed to work shifts to meet staff-child ratios as set by State and Tribal regulations. The purpose of this position is to provide assistance to the master teachers with the day-to-day activities and operations to ensure optimal provision of instruction and care for children, the incumbent is responsible for the safety and wellness of the children in their care. The teacher performs all related functions necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the center.

Qualifications

Essential Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities

Tasks are as follows, but not limited to:

• Teaching children activities designed to promote social, physical, cultural, and Intellectual growth needs for children in the center.
• Assist Master Teacher in planning individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills.
• Completes and submits all necessary information and reports to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Schedules parent conferences to discuss children’s development and concerns; works with family to devise learning and development strategies as necessary.
• Maintains accurate attendance and enrollment records; maintains appropriate confidential records.
• Monitors children for signs of child abuse and reports incidents of suspected abuse to childcare director.
• Maintains room(s) and play areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition; sets up rooms and areas for various activities such as lunch, naps, games, etc.
• Knowledge of basic childcare and feeding, as well as an understanding of infants and child development.
• Treats children if injured and completes accident reports: reports to parents, supervisor and KCCC Director.
• Records daily observations of children’s behavior and activities; monitors behavioral patterns and develops assessment and profiles. Conference with parents and all interested parties regarding the centers activities and policies.
• Maintains a clean environment; performs janitorial duties as required or assigned to include body fluid cleanup, sanitizing area, and light housekeeping.
• Refers inquiries, complaints and suggestions, regarding the program and center to the appropriate personnel.

The incumbent must be flexible in order to undertake a variety of miscellaneous duties as assigned by the supervisor or team leader.

Minimum Mandatory Qualifications

• Experience/Education: (Minimum Requirements)
• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have no less than 1-year related experience in a childcare setting OR have a Child Development Associate (CDA).
• You must possess a valid CDL driver’s license, if required to transport children of childcare.
• Must possess proof of training and certificates in CPR and First Aid.
• Must be knowledgeable in Early childhood development and appropriate practices for infants, toddlers, and young children; nurturing, care giving and education of young children; concepts of integrated curriculum development and implementation; principles of observation and assessment of young children; solid foundation in other aspects of child development; principles of parent communication and support.
• Ability to work well with children and be patient with them. Ability to move and react quickly to a variety of circumstances.
• Must pass fingerprint clearance test for all appropriate agencies (such as FBI, Department of Justice, and Child Abuse Index Services)
• Must submit to pre-employment and random drug testing throughout employment.
• Must have excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
• Ability to be courteous, tactful and cooperative throughout the workday.
• Ability to work well with children and be patient with them.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding all phases of the job duties.

Position Qualification Preferences

Associate’s degree in child development is preferred or prior experience in a childcare center.

Work Environment

Ability to work under pressure and maintain personal composure, evaluate situations and act/react appropriately and effectively with the children, co-workers, and parents in difficult situations.

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those employee encounters while performing the primary functions of a childcare worker. Normal conditions exist as do conditions with other associated programs and services; the noise level in the work environment is moderately loud, must be able to manage levels of stress.

Caring for children can be physically demanding. The Employee must occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. The incumbent may be lifting and carrying children and equipment and may spend time sitting on the floor or in child size furniture, there are prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading as well as standing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance and computer and color vision. Talking and hearing/listening are essential to communicate with parents, staff, peers and the children. Must have the ability to concentrate and maintain accuracy in spite of frequent work interruptions.

The employee may come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious and must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, staff and themselves. Must be able to work safely in an environment containing biological conditions which may be unhealthful or hazardous (such as bodily fluids and waste, germs, childhood diseases).

Indian Preference

The Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates.

At-Will Employer

In reference to Personnel Policy, Section 1-24, Employment At-Will. All employees who do not have a written contract with the employer for a specific fixed term of employment are thereby employed at the will of the employer for an indefinite period. Employment with the Kickapoo Tribe, without a written contract, is voluntary and therefore employees are free to resign at any time with or without cause or reason. Likewise, the Tribe may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without notice and for any lawful reason deemed appropriate by the Tribe for good cause, bad cause, or no cause at all. This policy is commonly referred to as "employment-at-will."

DISCLAIMER

The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.