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Child Care Teacher Assistant

CompanyChoctaw Nation of Oklahoma
LocationDurant
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 21, 2026
About The Company
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is the third-largest federally recognized tribe in the United States. Chief Gary Batton and Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr. (800) 522-6170 • www.choctawnation.com • @choctawnationOK • /Choctawnationofoklahoma Our Vision, Living out the Chahta spirit of faith, family and culture. Our Mission, To the Choctaw Proud, ours is the sovereign nation offering opportunities for growth and prosperity.
About the Role

Job Summary: Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher with the implementation of the educational program. You will report to the Center Manager.

Location: Durant Child Development Center 1 & 2. 

Pay Rate $16.35
Monday- Friday variable day shift between the hours of 6:30am- 5:30pm 
Various Part Time and Full time shifts available.

Primary Tasks:

  • You will monitor the safety and manage behavior of children in classroom, bus, playground.
  • Help set up the environment (indoor/outdoor for the activities of the day.
  • Help prepare and teach Weekly Planning Form based on children's individual developmental needs.
  • You will observe and record behaviors of children to assist the teacher in the identification of each child's strengths and growth areas.
  • Attend parent meetings, home visits, and parent/teacher conferences.
  • Assist children during meals.
  • Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Requirements:

  • Maintain a commercial driver's license with a passenger endorsement and a School Bus Driving Certificate.
  • Must have knowledge and ability to work with appropriate software applications
  • Must have the ability to work with children, remain calm, patient in case of emergency situations and difficult situations
  • Perform the physical requirements of the job that may include lifting up to 55 pounds, frequent standing, walking.
  • 1+ years of experience working with children

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 membership
  • Free access to employee health clinic
  • Free lunch for casino & resort associates
  • Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid vacation / sick time
  • Medical / Dental / Vision
  • 401(K) with company match
  • College tuition reimbursement
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee prescription program
  • CNO Paid Life Insurance
  • Teladoc
  • On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
  • On Site Mammogram Services
  • Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
  • Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
  • Wellness 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:

 


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 membership
  • Free access to employee health clinic
  • Free lunch for casino & resort associates
  • Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid vacation / sick time
  • Medical / Dental / Vision
  • 401(K) with company match
  • College tuition reimbursement
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee prescription program
  • CNO Paid Life Insurance
  • Teladoc
  • On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
  • On Site Mammogram Services
  • Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
  • Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
  • Wellness 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:

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Key Skills
Child CareBehavior ManagementSafety MonitoringClassroom SetupWeekly PlanningObservationParent CommunicationMeal AssistanceCalmness Under PressurePhysical FitnessSoftware ApplicationsTeamworkPatienceEmergency ResponseDevelopmental Needs AssessmentRecord Keeping
Categories
EducationSocial ServicesHuman ResourcesCustomer Service & Support
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 DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityFamily LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Prescription ProgramCNO Paid Life InsuranceTeladocOn Site Dental ClinicsOn Site Mammogram ServicesFree Diabetes And Hypertension Monitoring BenefitAccolade- Concierge Benefits ProgramWellness ProgramMaternity Care Program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Assist the classroom teacher with the implementation of the educational program and monitor the safety and behavior of children. Help prepare and teach activities based on children's developmental needs and attend parent meetings.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
3581
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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