$2,000 Sign-On Bonus-Assistant Teacher Trainee, 0-3 years classroom

Job DetailsJob Location

• Sunbeam
• Family
• Services -
• Oklahoma
• City,
• OK 73106Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeEducation
• Level:
• High
• School
• Diploma or
• GEDJob
• Category: Early Education$2,000
• Sign-On
• Bonus: *All hired teachers who start in April, May and June will receive a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus, paid at 90 days. POSITION OVERVIEW The Assistant Teacher Trainee (ATT) participates in an accelerated training program culminating with earning an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA®) credential. The ATT provides care to children in a Head Start / Early Head Start (HS/EHS) classroom using appropriate child guidance techniques and building responsive relationships with classroom teachers, staff, children, and families. All employees and volunteers are expected to be sensitive to our clients’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics, reflect Sunbeam Family Services core values and to perform at Sunbeam’s standards of excellence at all times. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Successfully complete all requirements for Infant/Toddler CDA® within forty-five (45) days of hire. Support and individualize the physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development of each child in the classroom. Demonstrate capacity for providing developmentally sensitive, evidence based, hope centered and trauma informed services and leadership. Work with other teaching staff to maintain a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment, and assure the wellbeing and safety of children in their care. Help ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, federal and state regulation, and DHS Child Care Licensing requirements. Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbances, learning disorders, speech problems, or other special needs and reports those signs immediately to supervisor for required or necessary follow-up. Work with supervisor to ensure child-staff ratio is maintained at all times. Assist with implementation of HS/EHS written curriculum plan and demonstrate capacity for providing developmentally appropriate practice. Support record keeping and reporting systems to ensure accurate information, with timely completion and follow-up. Encourage and model language expansion, extended learning, and problem solving strategies throughout the day. Work cooperatively with other staff assigned to classroom as a team to involve all parents with the children and to encourage the active participation of all parents in the program. Regular, reliable attendance is required. Participate in and attend all staff meetings, trainings, and certification courses as required. Occasionally travel locally as required in the performance of responsibilities. Perform other appropriate and related responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or member of Executive Team. Qualifications JOB QUALIFICATIONS Minimally Required Preferred Education High School diploma or GED Certification Complete requirements for Infant/Toddler CDA® within 45 days of hire
• CPR/First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire *CDA certification may take more than 45 days with approval of CEO or designee CPR/First Aid Certification Experience 6 months’ center-based experience*
• in early childhood education with at least 3 months (480 hours) of experience with children birth to 3 years. **Experience must be within 3 years of application for employment Experience in Head Start/Early Head Start childcare setting Skills Knowledge Abilities Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with and caring for children and families. Willingness to work with high-risk, low-income communities. Knowledge and understanding of state and local childcare licensing requirements. Excellent command of English language and grammar, both verbal and written Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications and the ability to master other software as needed Good organizational and time management skills. Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Exercise independent judgment. Communicate in a professional manner, demonstrating dignity, respect for our internal, external, and community members. Process, protect and exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials. Sustained concentration to detail and accuracy, along with the ability to prioritize workload. Must be able to work some evenings and weekends as required by the job. Local travel required and must have valid Oklahoma driver’s license and insurance as required by the position. Knowledge and understanding of Head Start/Early Head Start Knowledge and understanding of Child Plus Knowledge and understanding of NAEYC Advanced computer database and Microsoft Office software skills Bilingual Spanish/English speaking – ability to interact with children and families from multilingual homes. WORKING CONDITIONS The working conditions described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently communicate with staff and others, and must be able to exchange accurate information when doing so. The employee must be able to interact closely and safely with small children in various positions and environments, including communicating verbally with children and performing tasks such as feeding children, changing diapers, lifting children from floor or other surfaces, and assisting with classroom activities. Employee must also be able to move throughout classroom and office spaces, operate and use a computer and other office equipment, and occasionally access file cabinets, equipment, and materials. The employee must be able to detect, discern, observe, inspect, and compare information and conditions relevant to child safety and program operations. The employee may occasionally must be able to move or lift up to 50 pounds. Work Environment The employee will work in a school environment, may work in close quarters with other staff and small children. The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud; frequent chaotic situations will occur, characteristic to working with children ages 0 – 5 years. Employee must expect exposure to strong odors such as soiled diapers and clothes, and poor hygiene. May come into contact with childhood diseases and blood on occasion. Other This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other duties as requested. Sunbeam Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fairness and equity in employment practices for all persons without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.