SSPS Early Learning Center​/Teacher; Daycare; ECEC Site

SSPS Early Learning Center/Teacher (Daycare) (ECEC Site)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position for the  school year

Position: Sand Springs Public Schools Early Learning Center Teacher (Daycare)

Location: Early Childhood Center, 1701 E Park Rd, Sand Springs, OK 74063

Days and

Hours:

182 days / 8 hours daily, following the SSPS academic calendar.

Supervisor: Site Principal Lisa Banks and Director of Early Learning Center Chelesa Taylor

Reports to: Director of Sand Springs Public Schools Early Learning Center and ECEC Building Principal

Classification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: Annually by Supervising Teacher/Director and Site Principal

• Pass OSBI Background Check and meet other requirements set by the Department of Human Services.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or licensing‑approved equivalent; or have completed 10th grade and be in the process of obtaining a GED within 12 months from employment.
• Obtain and maintain CPR and first aid certification (OAC 340:110‑3‑284). Certification required within 3 months after November 1, 2016, or before November 1, 2017 if hired before that date.
• Responsible for direct care of children and for lesson plan development, classroom arrangement, parent communication, family engagement, and program development/evaluation.

• Provide care and supervision for infants through preschool children throughout the day.
• Follow DHS regulations for licensed daycare facilities.
• Accompany students during meals and assist with meal preparation and cleanup.
• Clean and maintain an efficient work area.
• Assist with instruction, errands, and copying related to assigned students.
• Alert the Director of concerns related to students.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, board policies, and procedures.
• Use professional behavior in all school‑related interactions.
• Assist the Director in monitoring student progress, observing and charting behavior, and managing crises.
• Supervise children in hallway, lunchroom, classroom, and playground.
• Build positive relationships with each child, fostering self‑esteem and self‑discipline.
• Assist Master Teacher in implementing policies, procedures, regulations, and daily operation guidelines.
• Help Director review each child's progress and develop written plans to promote growth and development.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and attractive classroom environment conducive to optimal growth.
• Record and assess each child's skills, interests, and needs to facilitate learning.
• Establish positive relationships with each child's parent/guardian and share information about the child's day.
• Participate in staff/parent meetings.
• Assist in implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) and inclusion of children with disabilities.
• Assist Director in implementing parent involvement activities.
• Maintain dignity, empowerment, and respect with all children, parents, callers, staff, and volunteers.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• Patience and kind demeanor.
• Ability to think and act quickly in a crisis.
• Effective communication skills.
• Creative thinking.
• Knowledge of school or center policies, expectations, and requirements.
• Calm, professional, and understanding when dealing with parents or misbehaving children.
• Mental and physical stamina required to work with small children.
• Knowledge of proper first aid and emergency response procedures.
• Willingness to perform other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Additional certification may be required.

Disclaimer:
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sand Springs Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job : 5790664

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Lisa Banks, Principal
• Early Childhood Education Center
• Phone:
• Email: lisa.banks