Childcare Assistant / Master Teacher

About the Role

Provide care and supervision to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and/or school-age children. Maintain classroom, develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for children, and establish supportive relationships with children and parents.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Palmer goals, strategies, and values.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with Palmer policies and state and federal laws.
• Role model appropriate behavior, professional boundaries, respectful communication, and personal appearance in accordance with the Employee Dress Code.
• Provide constant supervision of children in activities that encourage participation and ensure safety.
• Identify when social, academic, adjustment, or behavioral issues arise and take appropriate action.
• Use appropriate positive interaction when discipline problems arise, avoiding negative techniques such as time-out.
• Coordinate with Children’s Counselor to meet treatment needs of children and present pertinent information during Mommy and Me and other classes.
• Understand and implement DHS regulations, as well as TWCC policies and procedures.
• Plan and implement lesson plans in assigned classroom.
• Develop and provide a well-balanced schedule, alternating active and quiet activities, small group, large group, and individualized attention.
• Develop curriculum plans through research and present to Childcare Supervisor at least one week prior to implementation.
• Maintain a classroom environment that is age- and developmentally appropriate, taking into consideration any special needs of individual children.
• Plan and implement parent communication through bulletin boards on monthly lesson plans, menus, daily schedules, and other relevant information.
• Maintain a neat, clean, safe, and orderly classroom.
• Participate in ongoing in-service education programs and staff development programs.
• Maintain knowledge of agency policies, procedures, and training.
• Maintain credentials and training requirements for DHS licensing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Director.

Requirements

• Meet qualifications for Master Teacher under DHS Three Star Center requirements.
• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Current Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder that meets Master Teacher level requirement.
• ELG (Early Learning Guidelines) Training.
• Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Current Oklahoma Department of Health Food Handler’s Permit.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• If required to operate company vehicle, current Oklahoma Driver’s License and acceptable driving record according to Motor Vehicle Records.
• Experience working with children in a classroom situation (preferred).
• Knowledge of substance abuse, addiction, and DHS regulations (preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 30 pounds.
• Sit for up to 8 hours/day.
• View computer screen for up to 8 hours/day.
• Job requires twisting, lifting, standing, sitting, walking, stretching, kneeling, bending, and squatting.