Teacher - McAlester Child Care Center

Job Summary: You will implement an education program that is developmentally appropriate and congruent with the Center's philosophy and goals. You will show good teaching practices and maintain the security and safety of the children in the Child Development Center. You will report to the Child Care Center Manager.

Primary Tasks:

• You will prepare, posts and implement lesson plans and posted daily activities that address all developmental areas.
• Guide children through a daily routine; teach children how to care for materials and equipment; administer appropriate guidance.
• Train teacher's aides: delegates assignments and oversee assistant teachers/aides.
• Observe and maintain records of each child including daily attendance, meal counts, and any accident or abuse reports.
• You will maintain learning centers using appropriate group management techniques; create and frequently alter learning centers to keep them attractive and interesting.
• Assure that all practices and activities comply with the OKDHS Licensing Requirements for Centers.
• Collect and gather materials needed for the next day's class activities.
• Make sure classroom is set up and ready for the children's arrival the next day.
• Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the children in the group or on field trips.
• Prepare and monitor mealtime activities with the group.
• Participate in staff meetings and staff development and professional activities with consideration for the licensing guidelines for training.
• You will monitor appearance of bulletin boards.
• Promote parent involvement in Center conferences, parent meetings, center activities and classroom plans.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Exhibit strong social skills
• Communicate both orally and in writing
• Have knowledge and ability to work with appropriate software applications
• Perform the physical requirements of the job that may include lifting up to 55 pounds, frequent standing, walking, bending, and kneeling
• 1 years of 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 .