Early Childhood Teacher CD - CDC Area Programs

Cherokee Nation • Tahlequah, OK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides instruction and supervision to children in an early childhood classroom setting. Assists the Lead Teacher with developing and implementing lesson plans and classroom activities and assignments. Implements the daily schedule and lesson plans to keep children productively occupied, maintains applicable licensing and accreditation guidelines, provides guidance and support to children, communicates with families, and ensures children's health and safety and classroom hygiene.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Six months of experience in a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Time-management skills.
• Valid driver's license and a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets Cherokee Nation underwriting rating requirements.
• Possess or be able to obtain Entry-Level Child-Care Training (ELECT) within 90 days of employment.
• Possess or be able to obtain a Child Development Associate Credential or a master's certificate in early childhood education within one year of employment.
• Must not be, and must not become, subject to sanctions by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or the General Services Administration (GSA), or listed on the specified OIG or GSA exclusion and sanction lists.
• Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication requirements for childcare.
• Regularly talk or hear and taste or smell; frequently stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally sit.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to develop lesson plans and a daily schedule in accordance with guidelines.
• Implement the daily schedule and lesson plans to ensure children are productively occupied.
• Maintain applicable licensing and accreditation guidelines, including a healthy, safe, and appropriate classroom learning environment.
• Provide appropriate guidance and support to children.
• Communicate regularly with families.
• Keep the classroom hygienic, including the environment and children's personal needs.
• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher on classroom activities and assignments.
• Perform other duties, tasks, and services consistent with the position as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED