Teacher - The Chickasaw Nation : Job Details

We are currently looking for a Full Time Teacher to join our Early Childhood Center Tishomingo team located at the Tishomingo Head Start.Summary:Responsible for professional education work in instructing pre-school children in academic and developmental areas and related work as required.Responsibilities:* Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types- Greets and engages with a smile- Determines and meets needs- Seeks positive experience and outcomes- Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner- Partners with internal and external services as needed to ensure appropriate referral is made* 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- Shares responsibilities for maintaining adequate supplies and equipment- Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment- Observes and addresses potential environmental hazards and risks- 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- May provide break coverage for others as assigned- May augment staff in other areas as needed based on staffing and needs ratio in regularly assigned unit* Maintain knowledge of and follow all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.* Provides environment and time to engage with child both emotionally and physically* Removes potential hazards and reports them to center supervisor* Learns and instructs students in basic Chickasaw language vocabulary* Monitors students health needs and contacting parents when needed* Immediately reports any potential health and well-being concerns of students required by law* Attends parent meetings and policy council meetings* Drives or monitors on school bus routes, field trips, and other events* Develop age appropriate classroom and lesson plans and assessments to ensure learning and development- Plans and executes all classroom activities to ensure age appropriate development is taking place- Prepares and submits teach course curriculum objectives and lesson plans for approval- Responsible for classroom displays and room appearance- Oversees and utilizes teacher assistants- Maintains daily attendance and meal counts- Develops daily schedules for teacher assistants in the classroom- Arranges coverage if absent from the classroom* Coordinates as needed with early intervention team to provide appropriate learning plans * Completes developmental observations screenings for all children enrolled in classroom* Work to recognize each child's individual goals in preparation for the transition to public school* Assist center supervisor and education manager in enrollment of students and transfer* Utilize the computer child tracking system * Schedule and arrange field trip activities, accompanying students and encouraging parents to participate* All other duties as assignedCompetencies:Essential:* Follow instructions, written or oral * Adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability* Read, understand and apply regulations and policies* Principles and practices of early childhood ed and dev* Understand Native American culture and tribal programs* Builds effective working relationships* Organizational and time-management* Communicates verbally with team, departments, guests and management* Communicates clinical information to patient in emergent or urgent settings* Clinical information to patient in non-emergent setting* Teach children various skills and knowledge* Use voice in authoritative mannerSkills:Experience:Essential:* 3 years directly related experienceEducation:Essential:* Bachelors of Early ChildhoodCredentials:Essential:* Must be over 21 years old* Pass general background check* Class A Commercial Driver's License* Standard Driver's LicenseWorking Conditions:Essential:* Outside, all weather conditions* Young children* Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach* Hand-eye coord, reach and grasp* Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs* Sitting up to 50% of shift* Standing up to 75% of shift* Walk up to 75% of shift* Home visits* Subject to working environment at other locations* Travel is primarily in Oklahoma