Child Care Teacher Assistant

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma•Durant, OK

18d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher with the implementation of the educational program. You will report to the Center Manager. Location: Durant Child Development Center 1 & 2. Pay Rate $16.35 Monday- Friday variable day shift between the hours of 6:30am- 5:30pm Various Part Time and Full time shifts available. About the Choctaw Nation The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity. CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work [https://www.hcamag.com/us/best-in-hr/best-places-to-work-2022/408534#winnersListSection] in the United States as selected by HRDUS Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure [https://www.forbes.com/companies/choctaw-casinos-resorts/?list=best-large-employers&sh=21c10ca05cb2] category. Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates [https://www.forbes.com/companies/choctaw-casinos-resorts/?list=best-employers-for-new-grads&sh=21286c85cb23].

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

Responsibilities

You will 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.
You will 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.