Job Description

Job Location: T aikabede Jose Sierra Sr. Youth Learning Center - Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, TX 79927
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School Diploma / GED
Salary Range: $12.00 - $19.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Education and TrainingTier 5
Range: $12.00 - $19.50

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides child care and a learning environment to Tribal children who are enrolled in the Tuy Pathu Pre-K Program or Tuy Pathu Early Learning Center.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists in preparing classroom for daily activities including pre and post teaching activities;
- Assists with monitoring classroom to ensure the safety of the students;
- Assists in the delivery of Traditional and/or Montessori extension in the classroom ;
- Assists in coordinating activities with other education staff;
- Assists in coordinating student transportation;
- Assists in guiding students through technology lessons;
- Other position related duties as required and assigned.

QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or its equivalent G.E.D.; 6 months of experience in working with children ages 3-5 in a child care setting; Must be able to attain food handlers card and First Aid/CPR certification within 6 months of hire; Must possess valid Texas driver’s license and be insurable; And must be able to successfully pass a post offer drug screen and criminal history  background check.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of MS Office software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Ability to acquire and maintain current education requirements (24 hours) of child development training excellent interpersonal skills and service standards in order to maintain good community and staff relations; Demonstrate physical, emotional and intellectual competencies necessary for self-control and good judgment when performing essential duties; Must relate well to young children; ability to adequately prioritize and administer daily activities; excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to maintain self-control and effectively deal with customers who may be difficult or rude; and must be culturally sensitive.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is frequently required to talk, stoop, bend, crawl and sit on occasion. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 40 pounds.
This description is a summary of principle responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties which may be assigned.