Curriculum Specialist

We are currently looking for a Full Time Curriculum Specialist to join our Child Development Curriculum team located at the Chickasaw Nation Child Development Center - Ada working 8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.

Summary:

Develops early learning curriculum for the childcare classroom teachers. 

Responsibilities:
* Develops, revises, and updates the child development center curriculum
* Implements the curriculum into the teachers’ daily schedules
* Ensures the curriculum is updated with the latest research in early childcare development
* Maintains resources, materials and equipment necessary for curriculum revisions
* Assists in planning activities, arranging stimulating, safe and age-appropriate environments for learning
* Develops hands-on classroom activities for the children to do in the classroom
* Ensures the yearly childcare development yearbook submission is completed timely and accurately
* Oversees and ensures all child portfolios are completed accurately and timely
* In the classroom teacher’s absence may be delegated for the assistance and completion of portfolios
* Ensures compliance of all developmental meetings with parents
* Assists in the planning and execution of program engagement activities for families and staff
* Attends regular staff meetings, conferences, and parent engagement opportunities
* Maintains files, logs, and records
* Serve as a member of the leadership team, providing input on overall strategic direction of the institution and serves on various committees
* Ensures all outcomes and deliverables meet organizational goals, objectives, and quality standards
* Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines, Oklahoma Core Competencies, monitoring compliance, accounting principles, etc.
* Treats all applicants and co-workers with dignity and respect
* Obtains 30 hours of early childhood training annually
* Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner
* Greets and engages with a smile
* Determines needs, seeks positive experiences, and outcomes
* Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment
* Maintains and promotes professionalism
* Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
* Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
* Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
* Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
* Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:
Essential:
* Ability to operate equipment of profession
* Ability to guide teachers through the curriculum and portfolio process either in person, through online media or by phone
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters
* Resolves conflicts among personnel, projects and schedules
* Must be able to exert analytical and critical thinking skill
* Must be self-motivated
* Attention to detail, while simultaneously maintaining a broader business perspective
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Demonstrates effective oral and written communication
* Knowledge in early childhood and childcare programs (e.g. NAECY, Oklahoma Resource and Referral, Oklahoma Child Care)
* Ability to multitask
* Organizes work and assigned area logically and orderly
* Organizational and time-management
* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management

Skills:
Essential:
* Proficient with Adobe Acrobat suite of products
* Advanced computer skills
* Superior customer relations skills
* Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Experience:
Essential:
* 5 years directly related experience

Education:
Essential:
* Bachelors Degree in directly related field


Essential:
* Bachelor degree in early childhood or Elementary Education

Credentials:
Essential:
* Pass general background check
* Oklahoma Director’s level credential along with CECPD ladder
* Standard Driver's License
* Must be 21 years of age or older
* State Teacher Certification

Nonessential:
* Entry-Level Child-Care Training
* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
* First Aid Certification
* Sleep Safe Training
* Shaken Baby Syndrome Training
* Conscious Discipline Training
* PAX Tools - Positive Parenting Workshop
* Early Learning Guidelines (ELG) Training
* Brigance - Early Childhood Screening Assessment Training
* Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experience (HOPE)
* Child Development Institute (CDI) Training

Essential:
* Federal and state background check required.
* Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current and valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for a minimum of two years

Working Conditions:
Essential:
* Pass pre-employment drug test
* Mix of office/non-office settings
* May require driving
* Travel is primarily within Chickasaw Nation boundaries
* Child care setting
* Sitting up to 50% of shift
* Standing up to 25% of shift
* Walking up to 25% of shift
* Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
* Repetitive motions
* Listening and hearing ability
* Hand-eye coordination, reach and grasp
* Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
* Visual acuity for detail, distance, color, depth perception
* Travels up to 25%

Training
*It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation.  It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values
Mission:
*To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.
Vision:
*To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.
Core Values:
*The Chickasaw People
*Cultural Identity
*Servant Leadership
*Selflessness
*Can Do Attitude
*Perseverance
*Stewardship
*Trust and Respect
*Loyalty
*Honesty and Integrity
*Teamwork

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