Assistant Teacher

OPENING DATE:
August 21, 2026

CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Teacher will be responsible for putting into operation a quality program within the classroom and for maintaining all licensing and accreditation standards in accordance with Child Care Development Fund Plan, Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) Policy & Procedures and Family Handbook, ECDC Emergency Preparedness Plan, ECDC Transition Plan, Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Care Licensing Regulations, Quality Rating & Improvement System Requirements, and the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies & Procedures.

He/She will maintain a positive learning environment beneficial to the well-being of young children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain client, Child Care program and Comanche Nation policies regarding confidentiality.

Provide appropriate classroom management and adhere to program discipline policy.

Plans, directs, and participates in activities to encourage social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children.

Create and implement lesson plans and submit to the Quality, Curriculum & Empowerment Director using the Early Learning Guidelines.

Plan activities in accordance with curriculum objectives that are developmentally appropriate.

Creating and implementing individualizations for children with special needs and accommodations.

Plan for, manage, and provide guidance for lead teachers, assistant teachers, part-time teachers, and Summer Youth employees.

Maintain your classroom in a clean and organized manner.

Ensure that your class has a safe and healthy environment.

Arrange the classroom as needed to meet the needs to the children and to create a learning environment for children.

Maintain Staff to Child ratios at all times, ensuring that your class is adequately supervised at all times.

Maintain daily meal counts with the Cook and Nutrition Manager.

Coordinate and Plan Field Trips to include making the permission slip, completing off-site activities supervision plan, transportation logs, and notifying Site-Director and families at least 2 weeks in advance of planned trips.

Report all injuries/accidents to Director or next in charge and make sure documentation is done for center and parent/guardian.

Maintain anecdotal records of children’s developmental progress and/or delays and plan to meet with families twice a year for Family Conferences.

Document developmental progress and discuss developmental delays and other concerns with families as soon as possible.

Ensure Daily Communication with families, your fellow staff members, and the Site-Director.

Communicate with parents/families via Pro Care, Facebook Group, in-person, phone, and email. Maintain current contact information, in case of emergencies and/or closings.

Enroll and complete a minimum of 30 hours of approved childcare training annually.

Attend In Service Training and Staff Meetings.

Committed to integrating the Comanche Language and Culture into daily ongoing activities.

Complete Daily and Weekly Cleaning Duties.

Report any suspected child abuse to proper authorities

Other duties as assigned by supervisor, site director, program director, and/or Tribal Administrator

REPORTS TO:

Will Report to the ECDC Site Director and may supervise others when needed following the chain of command.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to cater to and accommodate children’s daily needs and physical and emotional demands.

Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Being able to do required cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing of all designated areas.

Moving and adjusting furnishings, equipment and learning materials for Room Arrangements as needed.

Loading and Unloading supplies/equipment & groceries.

Being physically mobile (getting up and down from floor and chair, moving to get on children’s level).WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The childcare center has multiple classrooms, a playground, dining room and kitchen, and transports children to head start, preschool, public school and field trips.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be willing to submit to and pass a Federal Background Investigation, employment will be contingent upon successful completion.

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