Employment Opportunities

General Description

Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist with enrichment lessons and activities for the participating youth and leading lesson activities (especially regarding technology).
• Assist with snack and outdoor play session. Assist activity leaders with behavior management.
• Help with challenging academic enrichment that extends learning in a meaningful, fun context.
• Assist in enforcing the published discipline policy. Inform all students of the policy.
• Assist in enhancing literacy skills (the greatest academic need of school age children).
• Assist in opportunities for youth development (socialization, maturation) through a wide range of activities in arts, technology, athletics and more.
• Assist to maintain daily communication with program supervisors and parents.  Improve communication among teachers, parents and after school staff to improve student motivation and remove barrier to learning.
• Follow established policies and procedures of the AST After School Program and the AST Admin Manual.
• Serve as an example for the children to emulate in behavior and conduct.
• Notify supervisors of any conduct or environmental issues during the program operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent 

• Must be at least 16 years of age and have one of the following:
  • One year tutoring/childcare experience or experience in working in the after school program;
  • Associates degree in education or related degree.
• Applicants must have experience in working with Native American communities and parents of school age children are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
• Must have a valid, non-suspended or unrestricted Oklahoma driver’s license.
• Employee must be courteous to the public, other tribal employees, school officials and tribal leaders. A team player who will help the organization meet its objectives; takes initiative to meet work objectives; and has effective communications with the public and other tribal employees.  Positively represents the tribe maintaining the trust Absentee Shawnee Tribe has placed within him/her. 

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License. 
• Must be able to pass a background check. 

• Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity.
• Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
• Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)