HUALAPAI TRIBE

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

OPEN IN-HOUSE (5 DAYS)

Job title: Provider Assistant 

Department: “Hualapai Day Care” Hwalbay Hma:ny Ba Viso:jo 

Class: Regular/Full-Time

Salary: $13.85 or D.O.E.

Opening: April 18, 2024

Closing: April 24, 2024

JOB SUMMARY:

Day Care Provider Assistants are responsible for working cooperatively with the Provider and assisting in all realms of the classroom, playground, field trips or other planned activities.

EMPLOYMENT DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Report incidents of child abuse and neglect;
• Assist in planning and implementing learning experiences and lesson plans that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, including:
  • Improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy, phonics and their understanding and use of language;
  • Their understanding and use of increasingly complex and varied vocabulary;
  • Their appreciation of books; and
  • Their problem solving abilities;
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment;
• Assist in supporting the social and emotional development of children;
• Ability to work and communicate with staff, children, parents guardians and public;
• Be flexible and able to meet challenges as they arise;
• Prepare, serve and keep meal counts in accordance with the CACFP;
• Fill out paperwork and file the following: daily health checks, accident reports, incident reports, feeding and diapering log, etc.
• Set schedules and routines. Change diapers and help with potty training. Sanitize and disinfect regularly;
• Be punctual to meet a timely schedule;
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND/OR SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must possess or obtain a high school diploma or GED within 6 months of hire.
• Must be willing to or possess the ability to apply for courses in CDA early childhood education leading to an Associate, baccalaureate, or advanced degree;
• Submit to and pass required Drug Tests;
• Submit to and pass required Local, State, and Federal Background Checks;
• Submit to and pass annual Physical Examination;
• Maintain or obtain a current First Aid and CPR certification within 2 months of the hire date;
• Maintain a fingerprint Clearance Card;
• Maintain or obtain a current Food Handlers certification within 2 months of the hire date;
• Strong oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.

Submit a completed Employment Application to: Human Resources Department, PO Box 179, Peach Springs, AZ 86434, fax (928) 769-1191, or call (928) 769-2215/2216 for information. To be considered for employment, the Human Resources Department must receive a completed application by 5:00 PM on the closing date. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. All applications and supporting documentation submitted becomes the property of the Human Resources Department, please keep copies for your own reference.

PREFERENCE:

All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with Public Law 88-355, Section 703 (702-71) and public Law 93-638, Section 7B.

THE HUALAPAI TRIBE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROGRAM

Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities