Teacher Assistant - Head Start Durant

Job Purpose or Objective(s): You will assist the classroom teacher with the implementation of the educational program. This position must maintain a working relationship with other staff members, parents, and children. You will report to education leadership.

Full Time | Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM | $16.35/hr

Primary Tasks:

1. You will monitor the safety and behavior of children in classroom, on the bus, and while on the playground.
2. Help set up the environment (indoor/outdoor) for the activities of the day.
3. Help prepare and teach Weekly Planning Form based on children's individual developmental needs
4. Observe and record behaviors of children to assist the teacher in the identification of each child's strengths and growth areas.
5. You will attend parent meetings, home visits, parent/teacher conferences.
6. Assist children during meals.
7. Be a willing participant in Tribal functions when needed
8. Must maintain a commercial driver's license (minimum of Class "C" with a passenger endorsement and a School Bus Driving Certificate)
9. Must obtain a Food Handler's Permit
10. Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must have knowledge and ability to work with appropriate software applications.
• Must have the ability to work with children, remain calm, and patient when emergency situations and difficult situations occur
• Experience working with children with a professional setting preferred (2+ years)

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Free access to employee health clinic

Free lunch for casino & resort associates

Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates

Pet insurance

Paid vacation / sick time

Medical / Dental / Vision

401(K) with company match

College tuition reimbursement

Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave

Employee assistance program

Employee prescription program

CNO Paid Life Insurance

Teladoc

On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)

On Site Mammogram Services

Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)

Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program

Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)

Maternity Care Program

(Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.

Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.