EARLY EDUCATION TEACHER

EIVIPLOYIVIENT OPPORTUNITIESJob Title: Early Education Teacher

Closing Date: Open Until Filled
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.J ob Number: 24-005J ob Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Tribal Education Department/Head Start Program
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: Various Head Start Locations (D3 HS Ctr.; D4 HS Ctr.; D5 HS Ctr.; D6 HS Ctr.; Child Care & Dev.)

Area of Interest: Education
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $42,123.20 - $52,654.
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Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Early Education Teacher is responsible for direct delivery of services designed to meet the physical and
developmental needs of the children of the Gila River Indian Community. Work contacts include staff,
volunteers, and parents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide for the care, safety, protection and supervision of all children in the group at all times. Maintains
scheduled center activities, follows lesson plans, and documents accordingly. Completes and maintains all
necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and
other regulations.Develops and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children based on the individual
interests, needs, and abilities of the children in the classroom and the group as a whole. Considers goals and
objectives for each child and for the group as a whole and develops realistic lesson plans responsive to the
needs of all. Creates an environment and implements the daily curriculum, which re?ects a developmentally
appropriate anti-bias, multicultural approach.Demonstrate verbally and through role modeling, a sound knowledge of appropriate child guidance, growth
and development.Participate in staff meetings and on-going professional and in-service training.Provide information to parents regarding their children as well as general child development information.
Reports suspected abuse/neglect/maltreatment and other social service related incidents to appropriate
supervising staff.Make daily observations of children documenting behaviors and/or health problems, reports and referrals of
any conditions needing attention; does child assessments in accordance with the Head Start Program
Performance Standards.Adhere to program confidentiality policies concerning information about children, families, and other staff
members;Promote cultural awareness and cultural diverse activities for children.Maintain daily attendance and meal count for child and adult food program. Serve food to children during
meal/snack time observing appropriate portion sizes according to age.Maintains the cleanliness of the classroom by following the ECE Policy for classrooms, which includes, but
is not limited to, putting materials away each day and cleaning tables before and after meals and activities.
Arranges the physical environment to make it safe, healthy, interesting, and developmentally appropriate.
Oversees maintenance and upkeep of classroom supplies, materials, and equipment. Obtains needed supplies
and materials for the classroom. Maintain feeding requirements for infants through ll months according to
CACFP.Perform other related duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE. SKILL AND ABILITY:Knowledge of special needs children and inclusion.Knowledge of lesson planning and individualizing.Knowledge of nutrition, health, first aide, and CPR.Knowledge of infant/toddler growth and development, age appropriateness and behavior.Ability to physically participate in childrens activities, lift children and equipment and get up and down with
ease.Ability to instruct other adults by role modeling, appropriate interactions with infants and toddlers.Ability to meet the social/emotional, physical and developmental needs of individual infants and toddlers.
Ability to oversee small and large groups of children at the same time.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to work independently.Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials
and the public.Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Elementary
Education, Childhood Development or closely related field and one (1) year of experience working with
infants and toddlers in a group setting; orAssociates degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Elementary
Education, Childhood Development or closely related field and two (2) years of experience working with
infants and toddlers in a group setting; orChild Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential, or have equivalent coursework in
early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development; and two (2) years of experience
working with infant/toddlers in a group setting.Internal Employees within the Early Education/Child Care Center:Early Education Teachers who have two (2) years of experience working with children 0-5 years in a group
setting. Must provide proof of course enrollment in a CDA, Associate or Bachelors Degree program for
Early Childhood Education by the end of the 90-day probationary period; Candidate will provide semester
updates and submit proof of completion of course within three (3) years from date of hire.Candidates that do not have a Bachelors degree must be enrolled or willing to enroll in an accredited college
or university leading to a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Childhood
Development or closely related field.ADDITIONAL RE! )UIREMENT:

- [Speci?c to positions regulated by the Gila River Indian Community Child Care Facilities Ordinance: Must
be twenty-one (21) years of age or older]0 Current Food Handler Certification (i.e., GRIC, ServSafe, etc.) or obtain within 60 days of employment.
0 Maintain current CPR & First Aid Certification or obtain certification within 60 days of employment.
0 Copy of current Fingerprint Clearance Card must be provided when applying for this position and
must be maintained throughout employment.
0 Required to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance as a condition of employment and must
continue to maintain throughout duration of employment. Background checks are required for positions that
involve regular contact with or control over Community Children in accordance with The Indian Child
Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, 25 U.S. C. Sections 3201 through 3210 and C.F.R. Part 63
and positions that have regular contact with the Elderly.

- Must pass an Initial Health Examination and a TB skin test; provide proof/results, including updated
immunizations records prior to hire date.

- Require mandatory reporter pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 2 (7.205), B.
0 Required to attend Title 7 Mandatory Reporting training on a yearly basis.
0 Required to obtain a Tribal Operators permit. Valid state drivers license with a current proof of driving
record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record
must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission
of the application.Non-Supervisory, Salaried Position
Reports to Director or designeeBENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes; vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, Vision, life, short and long term disability benefits.
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If vou are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copv of the
required documentation to the completed Emplovment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)

HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.

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