Teacher Assistant 1

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma • McAlester, OK

3d

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant helps the classroom teacher implement the educational program. The role supports children’s safety, behavior, learning, and daily activities in the classroom, on the bus, and on the playground. The assistant reports to the Center Manager. This is a part-time position scheduled Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with Saturdays and Sundays off. Pay is $16.35 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with appropriate software applications.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good childcare and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; must be honest, trustworthy, and dependable.
• Ability to multitask; self-motivated, a team player, adaptable, and skilled in time management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor children’s safety and behavior in the classroom, on the bus, and on the playground.
• Help set up indoor and outdoor environments for daily activities.
• Assist with teaching according to children’s individual developmental needs.
• Observe and record children’s behavior to help the teacher identify each child’s strengths and areas for growth.
• Attend parent meetings, home visits, and parent-teacher conferences as needed.
• Assist children during meals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free gym membership
• Free access to employee health clinic
• Free lunch for casino and resort associates
• Weekly earned-wage access option for hourly associates
• Pet insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• College tuition reimbursement
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
• Employee assistance program
• Employee prescription program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Teladoc
• On-site dental clinics
• On-site mammogram services
• Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit
• Concierge benefits program
• Wellness program with savings on health insurance costs
• Maternity care program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED