Child Care Teacher Assistant

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma - Durant, OK

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Durant, OK

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher with the implementation of the educational program. You will report to the Center Manager. The position is located at Durant Child Development Center 1 & 2. Various part-time and full-time shifts are available, with a pay rate of $16.35. The working hours are Monday to Friday, variable day shift between 6:30 am and 5:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the safety and manage behavior of children in classroom, bus, playground.
• Help set up the environment (indoor/outdoor) for the activities of the day.
• Help prepare and teach Weekly Planning Form based on children's individual developmental needs.
• Observe and record behaviors of children to assist the teacher in the identification of each child's strengths and growth areas.
• Attend parent meetings, home visits, and parent/teacher conferences.
• Assist children during meals.
• Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Maintain a commercial driver's license with a passenger endorsement and a School Bus Driving Certificate.
• Must have knowledge and ability to work with appropriate software applications.
• Must have the ability to work with children, remain calm, patient in case of emergency situations and difficult situations.
• Perform the physical requirements of the job that may include lifting up to 55 pounds, frequent standing, walking.
• 1+ years of experience working with children.

Benefits

• Free gym membership
• Free access to employee health clinic
• Free lunch for casino & resort associates
• Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
• Pet insurance
• Paid vacation / sick time
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(K) with company match
• College tuition reimbursement
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
• Employee assistance program
• Employee prescription program
• CNO Paid Life Insurance
• Teladoc
• On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
• On Site Mammogram Services
• Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
• Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
• Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
• Maternity Care Program