Teacher Assistant Ii Bethel Head Start

Teacher Assistant 2 Bethel Head Start

$17.98 Hourly | Full Time | 6:30am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday

Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position.

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.

Primary Tasks:

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.98 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• working with children in a professional setting: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bethel, OK 74724 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bethel, OK 74724: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person