Teacher Assistant
Company: Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
Location: Shawnee
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Summary of
Responsibilities: Provide a successful, safe and supervised
educational setting for children while that are in the Early
Childhood environment (classroom, outdoor play areas, and field
trips). Promote the social, emotional, physical and cogitative
development of enrolled children. Encourage parent involvement in
all aspects of the program. Partner with classroom teacher to
ensure information is shared regarding all the needs and/or
concerns for child/families enrolled are effectively communicated.
Requirements: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Has the
overall responsibility for assuring the planning, supervision and
implementation of all classroom experiences, including supervision
of children and appropriate staff and volunteers. Establish a
Creative Curriculum learning environment using child directed play.
Maintain a safe and healthy indoor/outdoor learning environment.
Create a mentally healthy environment for children to be engaged
learners. Partner with classroom teacher to develop a collaborative
approach that benefits all children in the classroom. Reporting any
suspected Child Abuse and Neglect in accordance with State, Tribal
and Federal laws. Maintain confidentiality regarding all
information regarding families, co-workers and self in accordance
with the Early Childhood departmental confidentiality policy.
Education and Experience: Minimum educational requirement of High
School Diploma and a CDA, Associates degree in early childhood
education preferred. Experience working with children in a group
setting, experience with Early Head Start and mixed age groups
preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of culturally
diverse populations and their needs. Keyboarding skills, computer
literacy and familiarity with various applications such a database,
word processing, email and internet. Ability to obtain CPR/First
Aid/AED certification and Food Handler’s Card. Ability to respond
appropriately (both mentally and physically) to an emergency or a
crisis situation Daily kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on
the floor to attend the children’s needs. Occasional lifting up to
50 lbs. Ability to apply Early Childhood Development theory in
daily classroom activities, and adapt to the individual needs of
children. Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with
families. Certifications: Valid Driver’s License and Insurance.
CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 6 months of employment.
Conditions of Employment: The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma operates a
drug-free workplace. Must submit to and pass applicable drug test,
TB test, and Physical. Must pass background investigations for
suitability of character identified in accordance with the Indian
Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
Keywords: Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Moore , Teacher Assistant, Education / Teaching , Shawnee, Oklahoma
