Provides assistance and support to the Cherokee Language Immersion Room and other Language Specialist teachers in achieving the goals, objectives and performance standards of the Kituwah Academy, child development program. Performs various duties in one on one and/or group activities which are educational, recreational or developmental in nature.
- Participates in the development of Cherokee language lesson plans and creative activities for New Kituwah participants.
- Assists, prepares, and implements lesson plans and related activities.
- Leads various activities such as circle time, recreation, singing, etc. as directed by the teacher.
- Cleans and/or sets up classroom for daily activities.
- Assists and prepares materials and equipment for classroom use.
- Greets children/parents and other classroom visitors.
- Assists as needed throughout the center to ensure a safe, healthy environment for the children to enhance learning experiences.
- Facilitates transition for children through preparation, explanation and providing necessary support to minimize the negative impact.
- Provides one-on-one assistance to children as required.
- Fills in for teacher in event of absence.
- Assists children as needed with: personal hygiene, changing clothes, changing diapers, brushing teeth, washing hands, face, etc.
- Assists with the enforcement of New Kituwah policies, rules, procedures and performance standards.
- Oversees children at all times.
- Completes administrative reports (attendance, accident, etc.) as requested.
- Assists in the preparation of classroom for naptime, etc.
- Meets with parents as requested to review child's progress.
- Makes home visits as required.
- Performs laundry duties as required.
- Assists with serving meals and snacks.
- Rides bus and assists with children as required field trips, etc.
- Dispenses medications as directed.
- Ensures the safety of all children in my care daily.
- Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
- Sanitizes toys, tables, floors, changes sheets, etc.
- Performs duties according to established safety guidelines and Tribal policy.
This position is supervised by program leadership. This position is not responsible for supervising others.
Experience: One (1) year of related experience required.
Education: High school diploma / GED required.
Licenses & Certifications: Valid, insurable NC Driver’s License required. Completion of specified certification and/or CDA training is required. Must pass Cherokee Language Essential Skills - Level I within 1 year of hire.
- Must have knowledge of Cherokee language and syllabary.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures, guidelines and performance standards of the child development program.
- Must be familiar with the developmental stages of children.
- Must know all applicable health, safety and environmental rules, regulations and requirements. Skill in the use of all assigned equipment is required.
- Must have good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Must have computer skills and know specified software applications.
- Requires the ability to assist in the development of lesson plans and creative activities.
- Must be familiar with the Eastern Band of Cherokee.
- Must complete subject related training and staff development courses to remain current in the field.
- Three (3) to six (6) months would be necessary to become proficient in most aspects of the job.
* Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
EBCI reserves the right to revise the position description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations. Complete job description is found on application site.
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