The Chickasaw Nation
We are currently looking for a Full Time Toddler Teacher to join our Area of Child Development team located at the Child Development Center - Purcell working 7:15AM - 4:15PM Mo Tu We Th Fr.
Summary:
Manages toddler (13-35 months of age) classroom and provides quality childcare services in a secure, loving environment that promotes development for all children.
Responsibilities: * Manages all components of the classroom including correspondence with all staff and parents * Develop age appropriate classroom and lesson plans and assessments to ensure learning and development - Responsible for the effective utilization of teacher assistants and allowing breaks throughout the day - Responsible for creating interactive learning opportunities * Analyze and provide guidance to children in the classroom ensuring skills of social interaction - Compiles reports pertaining to children and meets with parents when needed * Develop and maintain a portfolio for each child in the classroom to record milestones achieved and to be achieved * Maintains inventory of all classroom materials and equipment * Completes developmental observations screenings for all children enrolled in classroom * Establishes and maintains teacher-child relationships including conversations to aid in development of communication skills * Ensures all bedding is clean and sanitary at all times and diapers and clothing are changed promptly when wet or soiled * Supervises the health, welfare and safety of children at all times including mealtimes, movement throughout the building and indoor play * Maintains daily attendance reports * Notifies supervisor for any inventory issues or necessary maintenance and repairs * Delegates duties when absent from the classroom * Provides an environment which will allow sufficient time to hold, cuddle, talk and sing to children while interacting and responding to each child, providing comfort and security * Keeps the classroom and work areas neat and clean with classroom materials and toys inspected daily for potential hazards and ensuring toys are sorted daily and cleaned at least weekly * Compiles all reports pertaining to children in classroom and meets with parents as needed * Records milestones yet to be accomplished and coordinates with early intervention team to provide the appropriate learning for each child * Attends all meetings, trainings and workshops as directed * Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types - Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner - Greets and engages with a smile - Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes * Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities * Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types - Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment - Maintains and promotes professionalism - Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics - Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards * Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc. * Articulates, evaluates, and integrates development strategies for children in the classroom * Ability to manage and redirect challenging behaviors in young children * Responsible for creating interactive learning opportunities * Oversees and effective utilization of teacher assistants in the classroom including daily schedules allowing for breaks throughout the day * Obtains a minimum of 20 hours of early childhood training each year * Performs all other duties as assigned
Competencies: Essential: * Ability to work well with children * Able to follow instructions, both written and oral * Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements * Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability * Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines * Knowledge and understanding of First American populations * Ability to multitask * Organizational and time-management * Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
Skills:
Experience: Essential: * 1 year directly related experience
Education:
Nonessential: * Associates Degree in directly related field
Credentials: Essential: * Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) * First Aid Certification * Brigance - Early Childhood Screening Assessment Training * Sleep Safe Training * Shaken Baby Syndrome Training * Entry-Level Child-Care Training * Certificate of Mastery in Early Childhood
Essential: * Must obtain within 30 days of employment, promotion, or transfer date for CPR and First Aid Certification. * Must complete within 30 days of employment, promotion, or transfer for FIRST AID Certificate. * Must obtain Conscious Discipline, PAX Tools, ELG, Portfolio training, Brigance, HOPE and CDI within 120 days of employment, promotion, or transfer date * Must complete Sleep Safe, Shaken Baby, and ELCCT within 10 days of employment, promotion, or transfer date. * Obtain a minimum of 20 hours in early childhood training each year.
Working Conditions: Essential: * Classroom * Pass pre-employment drug test * Visual acuity for detail, distance, color, depth perception * Standing up to 50% of shift * Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach * Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
Summary:
Manages toddler (13-35 months of age) classroom and provides quality childcare services in a secure, loving environment that promotes development for all children.
Responsibilities: * Manages all components of the classroom including correspondence with all staff and parents * Develop age appropriate classroom and lesson plans and assessments to ensure learning and development - Responsible for the effective utilization of teacher assistants and allowing breaks throughout the day - Responsible for creating interactive learning opportunities * Analyze and provide guidance to children in the classroom ensuring skills of social interaction - Compiles reports pertaining to children and meets with parents when needed * Develop and maintain a portfolio for each child in the classroom to record milestones achieved and to be achieved * Maintains inventory of all classroom materials and equipment * Completes developmental observations screenings for all children enrolled in classroom * Establishes and maintains teacher-child relationships including conversations to aid in development of communication skills * Ensures all bedding is clean and sanitary at all times and diapers and clothing are changed promptly when wet or soiled * Supervises the health, welfare and safety of children at all times including mealtimes, movement throughout the building and indoor play * Maintains daily attendance reports * Notifies supervisor for any inventory issues or necessary maintenance and repairs * Delegates duties when absent from the classroom * Provides an environment which will allow sufficient time to hold, cuddle, talk and sing to children while interacting and responding to each child, providing comfort and security * Keeps the classroom and work areas neat and clean with classroom materials and toys inspected daily for potential hazards and ensuring toys are sorted daily and cleaned at least weekly * Compiles all reports pertaining to children in classroom and meets with parents as needed * Records milestones yet to be accomplished and coordinates with early intervention team to provide the appropriate learning for each child * Attends all meetings, trainings and workshops as directed * Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types - Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner - Greets and engages with a smile - Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes * Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities * Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types - Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment - Maintains and promotes professionalism - Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics - Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards * Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc. * Articulates, evaluates, and integrates development strategies for children in the classroom * Ability to manage and redirect challenging behaviors in young children * Responsible for creating interactive learning opportunities * Oversees and effective utilization of teacher assistants in the classroom including daily schedules allowing for breaks throughout the day * Obtains a minimum of 20 hours of early childhood training each year * Performs all other duties as assigned
Competencies: Essential: * Ability to work well with children * Able to follow instructions, both written and oral * Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements * Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability * Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines * Knowledge and understanding of First American populations * Ability to multitask * Organizational and time-management * Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
Skills:
Experience: Essential: * 1 year directly related experience
Education:
Nonessential: * Associates Degree in directly related field
Credentials: Essential: * Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) * First Aid Certification * Brigance - Early Childhood Screening Assessment Training * Sleep Safe Training * Shaken Baby Syndrome Training * Entry-Level Child-Care Training * Certificate of Mastery in Early Childhood
Essential: * Must obtain within 30 days of employment, promotion, or transfer date for CPR and First Aid Certification. * Must complete within 30 days of employment, promotion, or transfer for FIRST AID Certificate. * Must obtain Conscious Discipline, PAX Tools, ELG, Portfolio training, Brigance, HOPE and CDI within 120 days of employment, promotion, or transfer date * Must complete Sleep Safe, Shaken Baby, and ELCCT within 10 days of employment, promotion, or transfer date. * Obtain a minimum of 20 hours in early childhood training each year.
Working Conditions: Essential: * Classroom * Pass pre-employment drug test * Visual acuity for detail, distance, color, depth perception * Standing up to 50% of shift * Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach * Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs