Senior Lead Teacher Durant Daycare l
Company: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
Senior Lead Teacher Durant Daycare l
Description
Job Summary: You will oversee classroom teaching staff, the daily
activities of the classroom, and responsible for implementing The
Head Start Standards that ensure an educational program that is
developmentally appropriate and congruent with the Programs School
Readiness Goals. You will create a learning environment that is
linguistically, culturally, and educationally rich. You will report
to the Childcare Center Manager.
Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position
Primary Tasks:
- You will manage and train classroom teaching staff and delegate
assignments. Responsible for monitoring, and oversight of classroom
staff, daily activities, lesson plans, classroom schedules,
attendance reports, educational observations, and screening and
assessments.
- You will assure that all practices and activities are following
the OKDHS Licensing Requirements.
- You will guide children through a daily routine while following
the classroom schedule. Prepare, post and implement lesson plans
and posted daily schedule that address all developmental areas and
are inclusive of children with disabilities.
- You will administer appropriate guidance and implement
developmentally appropriate practices that achieve program goals by
incorporating activities and learning that are congruent to program
goals. Document and exhibit understanding of child outcomes.
- You will conduct developmental screenings. Use curriculum to
individualize for each child, and work with each child on their
individual developmental level.
- You will plan parent teacher conferences to discuss each
child's strengths, challenges, outcomes and progress on their
individual needs. Promote parent engagement and foster their
involvement in parent teacher conferences, parent meetings, center
activities and individual lesson plans.
- You will maintain Child Staff ratio safety, guidance and
continuity of care in the classroom and playgrounds; during regular
classroom activities, toileting, diapering, and rest time to ensure
the health, welfare, and safety of the children in the group, and
incorporate learning at mealtimes.
- You will observe, document, and maintain records of each child
and reporting, daily attendance, meal counts, daily health & safety
checks and any accident or abuse reports.
- You will participate in staff meetings, parent meetings and
professional development and classroom observations/assessments and
be engaged and involved in the transition process of the children
moving to their next educational environment to ensure the needs of
the children are met.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by management.
Requirements:
- Associate degree in early childhood or 2 years' work experience
in an early childhood setting
- Must have or be in the process of obtaining Child Development
Associate (CDA); if no CDA, must be willing to sign a contract
- Must have knowledge and ability to work with appropriate
software applications and communicate both orally and in
writing
- Must have the ability to work with children, remain calm,
patient in case of an emergency or difficult situation
- Must skills necessary to lead people and be honest.
- Must be willing to attend required training and travel.
- Must be willing to work with children with disabilities
- Can conduct developmental assessments and screenings
- Can perform the physical requirements of the job that may
include standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 55
pounds
- Must have a valid state driver's license for appropriate
vehicle with a clean driving record
- Two (2) years' experience working with children
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.
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Job Education
Primary Location OK-Durant
Work Locations Durant Daycare 2752 Big Lots Drive Durant 74701
Organization Education
Schedule Regular
Full-time
Day Job
Job Posting 03/14/2023, 11:00:13 AM
Req ID: 23003372
Keywords: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City , Senior Lead Teacher Durant Daycare l, Education / Teaching , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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