Job Details

Assistant Teacher, (0-3 Year Olds)-CDA, COM, or AA Required-BRAND NEW SITE!

Sunbeam Family Services - Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Overview

Position Type Full Time Category Early Education

Description

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus: Teachers hired full-time into this position who in April, May, or June 2026 are eligible to receive a $2,000 sign-on bonus, payable after completing 90 days of employment in the position. To receive the bonus, eligible hires must be actively employed on the payout date, which will be the first regular payday following the 90th day of employment. Part-time teachers hired are eligible for $1,000 sign-on after 90th day.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Assistant Teacher provides daily care to children in a Head Start / Early Head Start (HS/EHS) classroom using appropriate child guidance techniques and building responsive relationships with classroom teachers, staff, children and families. The Assistant Teacher assists co-teacher(s) in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy work environment. The Assistant Teacher ensures that all regulations and mandates for federal, state, and local licensing are met and works with co- teachers and family members to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities. All employees and volunteers are expected to be sensitive to our clients' cultural and socioeconomic characteristics, reflect Sunbeam Family Services core values and to perform at Sunbeam's standards of excellence at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promote and contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures, beliefs, abilities, and experiences.
• Support and individualize the physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development of each child in the classroom.
• Demonstrate capacity for providing developmentally sensitive, evidence based, hope centered and trauma informed services and supports.
• Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), federal and state regulation, and DHS Child Care Licensing requirements.
• Work with co-teacher(s) to maintain a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment, and assure the wellbeing and safety of children in their care.
• Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbances, learning disorders, speech problems, or other special needs and reports those signs immediately to supervisor for required or necessary follow-up.
• Work with supervisor to ensure child-staff ratio is maintained at all times.
• Encourage and model language expansion, extended learning, and problem solving strategies throughout the day.
• Conduct home visits and parent-teacher conferences in accordance with HSPPS to share each child's progress with parents.
• Work cooperatively with other staff assigned to classroom as a team to involve all parents with the children and to encourage the active participation of all parents in the program.
• Participate in ongoing professional development through education, role modeling, mentoring, training and resources.
• Ensure implementation of HS/EHS written curriculum plan.
• Maintain record keeping and reporting systems to ensure accurate information, with timely completion and follow-up.
• Work in a team setting with all staff to determine individual needs of children including children with disabilities or special needs.
• Ensure that files are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained.
• Regular, reliable attendance is required.
• Participate in and attend all staff meetings, trainings, and certification courses as required.
• Travel locally as required in the performance of responsibilities.
• Perform other appropriate and related responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or member of Executive Team.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimally RequiredPreferredEducation / CertificationAssociate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Early Childhood Special Education (transcripts required)OROklahoma Certificate of Mastery in Early ChildhoodORInfant/Toddler Child Development Associate CDA certification AND early childhood development training or courseworkCPR/First Aid Certification (or within 30 days of hire), maintained throughout employmentBachelor's degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special EducationExperienceThree (3) years of experience in Early Childhood Education or Head Start/Early Head StartSkills KnowledgeAbilitiesCaring and compassionate attitude when interacting with and caring for children and families.Willingness to work with high-risk, low-income communities.Knowledge and understanding of state and local childcare licensing requirements.Excellent command of English language and grammar, both verbal and writtenIntermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications and the ability to master other software as neededGood organizational and time management skills.Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.Exercise independent judgment.Communicate in a professional manner, demonstrating dignity, respect for our internal, external, and community members.Process, protect and exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials.Sustained concentration to detail and accuracy, along with the ability to prioritize workload.Must be able to travel and work some evenings and weekends as required by the job.Local travel required and must have valid Oklahoma driver's license and insurance as required by the position.Knowledge and understanding of Head Start/Early Head StartKnowledge and understanding of Child PlusKnowledge and understanding of NAEYCAdvanced computer database and Microsoft Office software skillsBilingual Spanish/English speaking ability to interact with children and families from multilingual homes.

WORKING CONDITIONSThe working conditions described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently communicate with staff and others, and must be able to exchange accurate information when doing so. The employee must be able to interact closely and safely with small children in various positions and environments, including communicating verbally with children and performing tasks such as feeding children, changing diapers, lifting children from floor or other surfaces, and assisting with classroom activities.Employee must also be able to move throughout classroom and office spaces, operate and use a computer and other office equipment, and occasionally access file cabinets, equipment, and materials. The employee must be able to detect, discern, observe, inspect, and compare information and conditions relevant to child safety and program operations. The employee may occasionally must be able to move or lift up to 50 pounds.

Work EnvironmentThe employee will work in a school environment, may work in close quarters with other staff and small children. The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud; frequent chaotic situations will occur, characteristic to working with children ages 0 5 years. Employee must expect exposure to strong odors such as soiled diapers and clothes, and poor hygiene. May come into contact with childhood diseases and blood on occasion.

OtherThis job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other duties as requested.Sunbeam Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fairness and equity in employment practices for all persons without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.