Employment Opportunities

General Description

Requirements

• Responsible for understanding the philosophy and administrative policies of the daycare and Tribe, and for ensuring that they are implemented and followed.
• As a communicator and promoter, will channel and receive information related to the daycare to the appropriate contacts and liaisons.
• Must be willing to be innovative with child care objectives and able to convey those ideas to staff.
• Must be able to keep up to date on all early education /child care initiatives that are important to the community, the center and the Tribe. 
• Cooperates with licensing staff and other appropriate agencies in maintaining compliance with requirements and in improving the quality of care.
• As a Teacher, will expose and raise awareness of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and the local community regarding the needs and demands demonstrated by the children, parents, and the Tribe.
• Serves in a leadership role as it relates to both management and instructional programming.
• Must be willing to work in a classroom or kitchen, if needed.
• Responsibilities regarding childcare staff and program: The Director is responsible for hiring staff (teachers, administrative staff, cook, etc.).
• Responsibilities regarding finance: The Director implements the budget in collaboration with the Finance Department.
• Willingness to accept other duties as assigned.

• Maintain open communication with parents to ensure continuing relationships.
• Maintain the center at a “full capacity," as determined by the grant stipulations. 
• Will follow all DHS Regulations and Policies.
• Provide adequate direction to the Program Assistant when not available.

• Assisting to help provide a healthy work environment for staff and children.
• Mentor the teachers in planning and preparing their programs, and offers appropriate materials and equipment.
• Coordinates ongoing staff training based upon individual staff needs.
• Maintain the DHS Child Care Assistance Program and assist the Grant Coordinator with the implementation of the Child Care Subsidy Program.
• Always maintain CONFIDENTIALITY. 

Education requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have at least a CDA Credential or Certified Childcare Professional Credential with 2 years of satisfactory full-time experience in child care management with at least a Bronze Director’s Credential;

• Bachelor Degree with at least 12 college hours of Tier III training in Early Childhood Education or an approved related subject, Master’s Degree Preferred.
• Must possess strong public relations and communication skills.
• Valid OK Driver’s License.
• Must pass physical exam, drug screen and have a current TB test and Hepatitis A shots.
• Must pass background check and fingerprint clearance.