Job Posting
Teacher Assistant
Position Title: Teacher Assistant
Department: Child Care
Reports to: Teacher Supervisor
 Two Vacancies at Seminole Child Development Center.*
JOB SUMMARY
This position partners with the Teacher in developing activities for children to provide them with varied experience and an appropriate learning environment. Incumbent works with typically and atypically developing children. Assistance is given to the teacher in carrying out the goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Maintains current and confidential records.
• Ensures safe and healthy learning environments for children who are developmentally appropriate and experientially based.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom Teacher in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Assists Teacher with lesson materials, preparation of bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Executes with efficiency duties assigned by Teacher (prepping materials for classroom, etc.).
• Attends periodic training sessions pertaining to the educational and social needs of the children.
• Supports social and emotional development and provides positive guidance and discipline.
• Remains up to date on information that pertains to the needs of the children in the program including licensing regulations and other applicable regulations.
• Assists Teacher in the planning and implementation of learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical competence of children including improving the readiness of children.
• Assists in the supervision of all classroom activities, field trips and outdoor activities.
• Works with families to promote parent involvement in the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED required.
Certification in the Early Child Development field, including but not limited to CDA, Certificate of Mastery, Associate’s degree in Early childhood or closely related field of study.
Three years’ experience in the childcare setting.
Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public.
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license with ability to meet Seminole Nation liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.
Must be able to pass Seminole Nation and OKDHS background checks, with no prior convictions and/or felonies.
Fingerprinting must be completed before employment.
Must be able to comply with the Seminole Nation Drug Free Workplace policies.
ELCCT training must be completed within 90 days of employment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must have the knowledge and skills to work with the children in a group setting.
Must possess good verbal and written communication skills. Be a team player including cooperating with staff members, parents, and management.
Must conduct self in a positive and orderly manner, dependability and promptness are essential.
Must maintain strict confidentiality about children, families, and other staff members.
Must display positive and ethical attitude at all times. Must be able to attend appropriate trainings, meetings, conferences, and workshops as required to update and learn new skills.
Teacher Assistants shall have the ability to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning and facilitation of a child’s sense of worth.
Must interact with children at all times, including free play, outdoor play and mealtimes.
Teacher Assistant must talk/listen easily with children and know about the needs of each child and respond positively, sensitively, and with a sense of humor.
Must have an appropriate sense of worth, and understand how caregiver’s moods, voice, tone, and behaviors affects children’s behavior.
Must be responsible for evacuation of children for both fire and tornado drills.
Will work under immediate supervision.
Accepts responsibilities and other duties as delegated by the teacher supervisor and/or director.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Position would be based in a classroom setting. The position will be located at Child Care Center in Seminole.
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