Job Purpose or Objective:  Coordinates the implementation of early learning social and emotional programming as an approach to positively affect children, families, and staff.  Help teachers’ foster growth in attending to the social-emotional (SE) needs and development of children by incorporating healthy social and emotional practices in classroom instruction, personal interactions, and daily classroom routines and procedures; in addition to nurturing the development of skills in children by providing on-site instruction and technical assistance. You will report to the Child Care Director.

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

 Primary Tasks:

1.       You will provide individualized, classroom-based coaching to support teachers with implementing best practices to           promote SE, establishing supportive learning environments, and developing supportive classroom management               practices.

2.       Lead professional learning opportunities to improve instruction for SE in early learning environments.

3.      Support teaching staff through in-class observations, modeling, and side-by-side coaching to improve teacher                  practice as it relates to socially and emotionally healthy practice and skill instruction.

4.       Provide teaching staff with identified SE supports and plan to strengthen success in the classroom environment               by identifying the purpose of behaviors and developing teacher-child partnership agreements to decrease                       undesired behaviors.

5.       You will conduct comprehensive needs assessments to identify teaching and learning needs, using the information           to help organize and implement strategies with teaching staff and children.

6.       Coordinate the Conscious Discipline Action Team (CDAT).

7.       Complete assigned/warranted documentation of child records and uphold ethical standards related to the whole-             child educational process.

8.       Provide referrals to the Mental Health Consultant regarding children in need of individualized mental health care.

9.       Promote team cooperation between center-level staff, administration, and families to ensure children experience a            learning environment that is safe, nurturing, and connected to your educational success.

10.      Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, or 4 years directly related experience.

·         Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education teaching certification

·         Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Teaching practices and Behavioral development and functioning,                   including the biological, physiological, and genetic underpinnings

·         One (1) year of organized experiences in early child development with classroom and field experience, including                multiple opportunities of proficient demonstration of assessment, mentoring, and adult and child instruction

·         Three (3) years’ experience working with young children (less than 8 years of age)

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 membershipFree access to employee health clinicFree lunch for casino & resort associatesEarned wages access once per week for hourly AssociatesPet insurancePaid vacation / sick timeMedical / Dental / Vision401(K) with company matchCollege tuition reimbursementShort-term disability, long-term disability, and family leaveEmployee assistance programEmployee prescription programCNO Paid Life InsuranceTeladocOn Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)On Site Mammogram ServicesFree diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)Accolade- Concierge Benefits ProgramWellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)Maternity Care Program(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 HRDUSChoctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.