Assistant Site Supervisor

Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma•Miami, OK

About The Position

The Assistant Site Supervisor helps provide a successful, safe, and supervised educational setting for children in the Early Childhood environment, including classrooms, outdoor play areas, and field trips. The role supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development; encourages parent involvement; and helps develop individual goals, assess progress, and facilitate transitions to pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten. The position partners with Content Specialists and community resources to address the needs and concerns of enrolled children and families. Working with the Center Site Supervisor, the Assistant Site Supervisor helps maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios, oversee and close the site, support and develop teaching staff, ensure facilities are safe and compliant, and keep required documentation current. The position also requires maintaining confidentiality, reporting suspected child abuse and neglect, and completing ongoing training. The role requires a flexible schedule that includes a closing shift. Work is generally performed in an office environment with varying lighting, air quality, noise, and temperature. The position involves prolonged sitting, standing, stooping, or bending and daily lifting or carrying of up to 50 pounds. Employment is conditional on applicable drug, TB, physical, and background checks. The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and gives preference to individuals of Indian ancestry in initial employment or re-employment as required by law.

Requirements

Minimum educational requirement of a Child Development Associate (CDA); an Associate’s degree in early childhood education is preferred.
Proof of high school graduation, GED, or higher.
Experience working with children in a group setting.
Experience with developmentally appropriate practices and federal learning guidelines; mixed-age group experience is preferred.
Experience working with state licensing requirements.
Understanding of federal CCDF compliance requirements.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including a closing shift.
Knowledge of curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and measurement of training effects.
Ability to communicate information and ideas verbally so others understand.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when handling children for program activities, child safety, and potential emergencies.
Ability to read, understand, apply, and retain departmental rules, regulations, and policies.
Strong organizational and prioritization abilities, effective time management, and flexibility across work tasks.
Proficiency with basic information technology.
Ability to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
Ability to apply Early Childhood Development theory in classroom activities and adapt to individual children’s needs.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with families.
Valid driver’s license and insurance.
CPR/First Aid/AED certification within six months of employment.
Must pass applicable drug test, TB test, physical, and background investigations for suitability of character under the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act and Child Care and Development Fund regulations.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in early childhood education.
Experience in a mixed-age group setting.

Responsibilities

Help ensure appropriate staff-to-child ratios are maintained in coordination with the Center Site Supervisor.
Oversee and participate in site closing duties, communicate with families, prepare the building for the following day, and ensure it is securely locked before leaving.
Maintain confidentiality of information regarding families, coworkers, and self in accordance with departmental policy.
Report suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance with state, Tribal, and federal laws.
Coordinate with the Center Site Supervisor to ensure facilities are safe for children and comply with laws and regulations.
Work with the Center Site Supervisor to manage and support teaching staff and promote their professional development.
Ensure weekly and monthly documentation is completed and current under the guidance of the Center Site Supervisor.
Complete ongoing training and courses to stay current on childcare standards and procedures.
Support children’s development, encourage parent involvement, develop individual goals, assess progress, and facilitate transitions to pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten.
Partner with Content Specialists and community resources to address the needs and concerns of enrolled children and families.
Perform other duties as assigned.