Teacher Associate - Child Care (2 Positions)

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Status: Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Shift: Days

Note: This position is a 10-Month Work Contract, working August

• May of the school year.

Description:

Facilitate a learning environment where students will observe and practice the development and care of young children.

Essential Functions:

• Develop weekly lesson plans that instruct and demonstrate to students how to build and maintain an atmosphere where children feel secure, loved and respected as individuals.

• Plan and evaluate children's activities with child development students and oversee indoor and outdoor activities and participate in departmental activities planned for children and their families while sustaining a safe environment that protects children against physical, moral and social hazards.

• Plan, coordinate and supervise all mealtime activities.

• Evaluate children semi-annually and conduct parent conferences annually.

• Complete on a timely basis and maintain documents and record keeping required for both students and children in compliance with District policy, State & Federal regulations governing child care center operations.

• Maintain equipment and environment in an orderly, sanitary, neat and safe manner.

• Attend staff meeting, workshops and in-service training required by the District and other regulatory agencies.

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in making decisions regarding the provision of services to internal and external customers and in day-to-day operations of the department. Interpret and implement policies in a manner consistent with the interests of the District. Provide advice and consultation to executive management as requested. Investigate and resolve issues as needed, represent the department and District in a professional manner to all.

Job Requirements:

• This position requires a minimum of one year of experience working in the field of early childcare and development.

• Child Development Associate Credential (must be obtained within one year of employment)

• CPR and First Aid (must be obtained within the first 6 months of employment)

• Food Handlers Card (must be obtained within the first month of employment)

• Valid state issued driver's license

• Bilingual is a plus

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Salary Schedule:

Support Staff

Hiring Range:

$13.35 to $15.61 per hour, (10 month position working August

• May) plus $600 additional compensation monthly for salary-in-lieu of dependent benefit coverage.

Benefits:

Employee Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Pension Plan, 457 Savings Plan, and paid holidays during work months.

Closing Date:

For maximum consideration, receipt of application material is March 29th. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Note: Tulsa Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer