Description
Open To All Applicants
Salary: Co-Teacher Salary Scale *Negotiable
Summary:
Conduct frequent home visits to families expecting the birth of a child or with children through age three to provide information on child growth and development. Instruct parents in fostering learning and nurturing development of their children. Provide a model for parents in teaching, motivating, and disciplining young children. Ensure that services are provided effectively and efficiently to the Oneida Nation.
Responsibilities:
* Implement the philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives of the Oneida Nation School System.
* Assist in planning and implementing educational programs for prenatal to three-year-old children which reflect sound developmental practices and include the children's heritage
* Visit homes of expectant moms or families with young children through age three to deliver Parents as Teachers developmental lessons
* Prepare classroom plans incorporating good physical, and mental health; nutrition; fine and gross motor activities (both teacher-directed and child-inspired); natural and social sciences; safety; music stories; finger plays; and speech/language development, all with a strong emphasis on the Oneida Culture and Language.
* Review developmental lesson with parents; conducts home visits to collect and review follow up activities
* Provide a model for parents in teaching, motivating, and disciplining young children
* Provide an environment that engages infant/toddler's interest in participating
* Assist with the development and implementation of age-appropriate activities with a specific group of children; provide a safe and nurturing environment.
* Represent the Family and Child Education (FACE) team by visiting families and modeling appropriate adult-child interactions
* Participate in staff Oneida language and culture classes and integrate Oneida language and culture into classroom and parent activities.
* Assist with public relations efforts for the FACE team through educational forums, community meetings and events, publications, circulars, newsletters, bulletins, memorandums, and other appropriate media
* Administer pre- and post-screening assessments
* Evaluate individual growth and performance in knowledge and understanding
* Assist with Center-based classroom and monthly Face Family Circle times. Maintain accurate, appropriate, and confidential records regarding students' attendance, progress, and other pertinent information
* Assist in completing reports as required; ensure accuracy and completeness of data for end of year reports to BIE
* Act as a positive role model for students including: operating as an advocate for children and families; upholding high professional standards; helping parents develop an active involvement and interest in their children's activities; and refraining from using profanity, corporal punishment, or discriminating against participants
* Maintain professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations
* Maintain strict departmental security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department
Skills:
Essential:
* Communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing
* Operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment
* Interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds
* Knowledge of school organization, functions, objectives, policies, and procedures
* Ability to maintain a calm demeanor during crisis situations
* Must comply with Bureau of Indian Education criminal history records check as a condition of employment to include fingerprinting
* Knowledge of the Oneida language, community, history, and culture
* Knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood education
* Ability to exercise independent judgement
* Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and also as a team to address complex problems and meet strict deadlines
* Ability to accurately interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements
* Ability to be sensitive to the feelings and needs of families, individual adult and young children's educational requirements and respect participants
* Skill in providing a safe and nurturing environment for infant/toddler age children
* Ability to motivate and engage birth-three (3) year old toddlers to be engaged in learning
Education Requirement - Or A Closely Related Field:
Essential:
* Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education
Credentials:
Essential:
* Tribal Vehicle Driver
Nonessential:
* Driver Safety Training
* First Aid Certified, within six (6) months of employment
* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified, within six (6) months of employment
* Child Abuse Reporting Policy (CARP) Training (Hrd), within ninety (90) days of employment
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Must be twenty one (21) years of age
* Sit Frequently
* Walk Frequently
* Stand Occasionally
* Bend/Stoop Occasionally
* Kneel Occasionally
* Crouch Occasionally
* Crawl Occasionally
* Lift 11-24 Pounds Occasionally
* Move 11-24 Pounds Occasionally
* Office setting
* Noise Moderate Level
Experience:
Nonessential:
* Experience in early childhood teaching and working with families.
* Previous experience with the FACE program
Other information:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT - The Oneida Nation does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services. However, individuals of Indian ancestry and Veterans will be given preference by law in employment.
Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.
Must maintain strict security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.
Must adhere to all Oneida Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures, Oneida Nation Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.
Must pass a background check to meet Employment Eligibility Requirements. If applicable, must pass a background check to meet Oneida Nation/State Compact and/or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance, and may be required to obtain a temporary license and/or Gaming license as a condition of employment.
Must be willing and able to obtain additional related education and training.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and adhere to the Nation Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.
A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and/or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.
Must provide a copy of diploma/degree, license, or certification upon employment.
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