Education and Qualifications
- Must have the following qualifications:
- At least 18 years old.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Meet one of the following:
- 6 ECE/ECD credits + 6 months teaching experience.
- 3 ECE/ECD credits + 1 year teaching experience.
- CDA or similar credential + 1 year experience.
- Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and transportation.
- Able to bend, kneel, and lift children as required.
- Pass a criminal background check.
Working Conditions
- Must be able to stoop, crawl, kneel, and bend in order to speak to children at the child's eye level, to play with children, and to pick up toys/equipment off the floor.
- Must be able to lift, carry, and hold children:
- Infant and Toddler Teachers: up to 36 pounds
- Two-Year Old Teachers: up to 50 pounds
- Preschool Teachers: up to 70 pounds
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (AST) is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race,
religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates. AST will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments.
Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace