Childcare Assistant Teacher at Palmer Addiction Recovery Services

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

17.5

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Supervision, Classroom Assistance, Positive Interaction, Behavior Management, Lesson Planning, Parent Communication, Confidentiality, First Aid, CPR, Food Handler Permit, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Summary: Provide care and supervision to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and/or school-age children. Participates in planning and supervising daily activities. Provides classroom assistance and acts as Teacher in classroom activities as needed. Establishes and maintains supportive relationships with children and parents. Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. We also have respite care every other Saturday from 1pm-5pm. Responsibilities: Adhere to all Palmer goals, strategies, and values. Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with Palmer Polices and state and federal laws. Role model appropriate behavior, professional boundaries, respectful communication, and personal appearance in accordance with Employee Dress Code. Provide constant supervision of children in activities that encourages participation and ensures safety of the children. Identify when social, academic, adjustment or behavioral related 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 to present pertinent information during Mommy and Me and other classes. Understand and implement DHS regulations, as well as TWCC policies and procedures. Act as Substitute Teacher as needed. Implementing daily schedule, routine, lesson plan and activities. Communicate verbally with parents regarding day’s activities. Implement a well-balanced schedule, alternating active and quiet activities, small group, large group and individualized attention. Maintain a classroom environment that is age and developmentally appropriate, taking into consideration any special needs of individual children. Maintain a neat, clean, safe and orderly classroom. Teacher’s assigned classroom may vary and additional responsibilities maybe required according to the age of the 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. This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee in this position. Responsibilities and requirements may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements Requirements: Meet qualifications for Assistant Teacher and Substitute Teacher under DHS Three Star Center requirements CDA preferred Current Oklahoma Professional Development Registry ELG (Early Learning Guidelines) Training Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification Current Oklahoma Department of Health Food Handler’s Permit Computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Excellent verbal and written communications skills Strong interpersonal skills If required to operate company vehicle, current Oklahoma Driver’s License and acceptable driving record according to Motor Vehicles Records Experience working with children in a classroom situation, preferred Knowledgeable 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. Palmer Continuum of Care, Inc. is a tobacco-free environment. Palmer does not allow the use of tobacco products in any program sites or vehicles by employees, consumers, volunteers or visitors. Employees shall not use to tobacco products while providing services in a consumer’s or consumer’s extended family’s home.

Responsibilities

The role involves providing care and supervision for children across various age groups, participating in planning and supervising daily activities, and acting as a substitute teacher when necessary. Key duties include establishing supportive relationships with children and parents while adhering to all organizational goals and legal regulations.