Employment Opportunities

Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide programmatic oversight and guidance to Assistant Managers and tutors at each site to ensure high-quality, developmentally appropriate programming.
• Support the design and implementation of enrichment activities that extend the school day through engaging, meaningful learning experiences, with an emphasis on academics, literacy, and technology.
• Ensure effective homework assistance and tutoring services that reinforce school-day learning and support academic success.
• Oversee youth supervision practices, including snack service, outdoor play, and structured activities, while supporting positive behavior management strategies and consistent enforcement of the program’s discipline policy.
• Maintain oversight of participant records, attendance, and required documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and reporting readiness.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and formally evaluate staff; identify professional development needs and coordinate ongoing training opportunities.
• Promote Absentee Shawnee Tribe culture, language, and values, as well as social-emotional learning, throughout all program activities.
• Support youth development by ensuring access to a broad range of enrichment opportunities, including arts, technology, athletics, and social skill–building activities.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication among Assistant Managers, school personnel, families, and program staff to improve student engagement and reduce barriers to learning.
• Serve as a resource and model for best practices in after-school programming and support the development of cost-efficient, replicable program models for Tribal use.
• Assist in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with school administrators, teachers, Boards of Education, Tribal departments, and other relevant partners.
• Coordinate program participation with other Tribal departments and community-based services as appropriate.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase family involvement and engagement in the after-school program.
• Assist in the development, monitoring, and implementation of the after-school program budget.
• Assess ongoing needs and interests of students, families, and school staff; use data and feedback to revise programming as needed.
• Prepare and submit monthly program reports to the Executive Director and/or TOC Coordinator, including informal and formal evaluations of program progress.
• Ensure compliance with Absentee Shawnee Tribe Personnel Policies, including Drug and Alcohol Policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have two of the following:
  • One year tutoring experience and/or experience in operating an after school program;
  • Bronze child care credential or working towards certification; or willing to obtain.
  • Associates degree in education or related degree.
• Knowledge of effective teaching methods and curriculum development.  Ability to design programs to meet the learning needs of elementary and middle school students.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and the internet desired.
• 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 and drug screen.
• 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 OK driver’s license.
• Must be able to travel if necessary.

• Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
• 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.).