Find & Apply For Teacher Assistant Jobs in McAlester, Oklahoma

Full-time |

Schedule:

10:30AM - 5:30PM Monday - Friday (Off Saturday & Sunday) |

Pay:

$16.35 Hourly Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher with the implementation of the educational program. You will report to the Center Manager.

Primary Tasks:

Monitor the safety and behavior of children in classroom, on the bus, and while on the playground. Assist in setting up the environment (indoor/outdoor for the activities of the day. Assist in teaching based on children's individual developmental needs. Observe and record behaviors of children to assist the teacher in the identification of each child's strengths and growth areas. Attend parent meetings, home visits, parent/teacher conferences as needed. Assist children during meals. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent Knowledge and ability to work with appropriate software application Good oral and written communication skills Good childcare and decision-making skills Strong interpersonal skills necessary to lead people, be honest, trustworthy, and dependable Must have multitasking ability, self-motivated, team player, adaptable, and time management skills About the Choctaw Nation The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity. Benefits Free gym membership Free access to employee health clinic Free lunch for casino & resort associates Earned wages access once per week for hourly associates Pet insurance Paid vacation / sick time Medical / Dental / Vision 401(K) with company match College tuition reimbursement Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave Employee assistance program Employee prescription program CNO Paid Life Insurance Teladoc On-Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental) On-Site Mammogram Services Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo) Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse) Maternity Care Program Plus, many more! (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification) CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category. Best Places to Work 2022 Celebrating the companies that value their employees by providing a healthier, more flexible work environment High school diploma, GED, or equivalent Knowledge and ability to work with appropriate software application Good oral and written communication skills Good childcare and decision-making skills Strong interpersonal skills necessary to lead people, be honest, trustworthy, and dependable Must have multitasking ability, self-motivated, team player, adaptable, and time management skills Monitor the safety and behavior of children in classroom, on the bus, and while on the playground. Assist in setting up the environment (indoor/outdoor for the activities of the day. Assist in teaching based on children's individual developmental needs. Observe and record behaviors of children to assist the teacher in the identification of each child's strengths and growth areas. Attend parent meetings, home visits, parent/teacher conferences as needed. Assist children during meals. Perform other duties as may be assigned.