Assistant Teacher

OPENING DATE:  March 16, 2026

CLOSING DATE:  Open Until Filled

*This position will be at the Numu Turetu site located in Lawton

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Teacher will be responsible for putting into operation a quality program within the classroom and for maintaining all licensing and accreditation standards in accordance with Child Care Development Fund Plan, Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) Policy & Procedures and Family Handbook, ECDC Emergency Preparedness Plan, ECDC Transition Plan, Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Care Licensing Regulations, Quality Rating & Improvement System Requirements, and the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies & Procedures. He/She will maintain a positive learning environment beneficial to the well-being of young children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain client, Child Care program and Comanche Nation policies regarding confidentiality.
• Provide appropriate classroom management and adhere to program discipline policy.
• Plans, directs, and participates in activities to encourage social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children.
• Create and implement lesson plans and submit to the Quality, Curriculum & Empowerment Director using the Early Learning Guidelines.
• Plan activities in accordance with curriculum objectives that are developmentally appropriate.
• Creating and implementing individualizations for children with special needs and accommodations.
• Plan for, manage, and provide guidance for lead teachers, assistant teachers, part-time teachers, and Summer Youth employees.
• Maintain your classroom in a clean and organized manner.
• Ensure that your class has a safe and healthy environment.
• Arrange the classroom as needed to meet the needs to the children and to create a learning environment for children.
• Maintain Staff to Child ratios at all times, ensuring that your class is adequately supervised at all times.
• Maintain daily meal counts with the Cook and Nutrition Manager.
• Coordinate and Plan Field Trips to include: making the permission slip, completing off-site activities supervision plan, transportation logs, and notifying Site-Director and families at least 2 weeks in advance of planned trips. 
• Report all injuries/accidents to Director or next in charge and make sure documentation is done for center and parent/guardian.
• Maintain anecdotal records of children’s developmental progress and/or delays and plan to meet with families twice a year for Family Conferences. 
• Document developmental progress and discuss developmental delays and other concerns with families as soon as possible.
• Ensure Daily Communication with families, your fellow staff members, and the Site-Director.
• Communicate with parents/families via ProCare, Facebook Group, in-person, phone, and email. Maintain current contact information, in case of emergencies and/or closings. 
• Enroll and complete a minimum of 30 hours of approved child care training annually.
• Attend In Service Training and Staff Meetings.
• Committed to integrating the Comanche Language and Culture into daily ongoing activities.
• Complete Daily and Weekly Cleaning Duties.
• Report any suspected child abuse to proper authorities
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor, site director, program director, and/or Tribal Administrator

REPORTS TO: Will Report to the ECDC Site Director and may supervise others when needed following the chain of command.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Must be able to cater to and accommodate children’s daily needs and physical and emotional demands.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Being able to do required cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing of all designated areas.
• Moving and adjusting furnishings, equipment and learning materials for Room Arrangements as needed.
• Loading and Unloading supplies/equipment & groceries.
• Being physically mobile (getting up and down from floor and chair, moving to get on children’s level).

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The childcare center has multiple classrooms, a playground, dining room and kitchen, and transports children to head start, preschool, public school and field trips.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be willing to submit to and pass a Federal Background Investigation, employment will be contingent upon successful completion.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License
• Must be able to submit and pass all Drug Testing.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and be employed full time.
• Meet and maintain all licensing and accreditation standards in accordance with Child Care Development Fund Plan, Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) Policy & Procedures and Family Handbook, ECDC Emergency Preparedness Plan, ECDC Transition Plan, Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Care Licensing Regulations, Quality Rating & Improvement System Requirements, and the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies & Procedures. 
• Have no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions for offences relating to children or violent offenses. .
• Must be able to lift children assigned to your care and maintain classroom cleanliness.
• The Assistant Teacher MUST MEET and MAINTAIN the Professional Development Ladder by meeting one of the following 2 options:

1. High School Diploma, GED, or a licensing approved equivalent OR
2. Completed 10th Grade and are in the process of obtaining a GED for a period not to exceed 36 months from employment.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)
• Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)
• Birthday Leave
• Bereavement Leave (5 paid days off for specified family members)
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
• Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
• Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)
• 401K-up to 3% match

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS (100% employee paid via payroll deduction):

• Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Dental Insurance Delta Dental (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Additional Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• AFLAC

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Comanche Nation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

COMANCHE PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of enrollment with employment application to receive Comanche preference.  
 

INDIAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), Form 4432 must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference. Non-Indian applications will be considered in the absence of qualified Comanche and/or Indian preference applicants. 

VETERAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of veteran status, DD Form 214, with employment application to receive veteran preference.

Salary : $16 - $23