Job Title: Classroom Teacher

Closing Date: 05/31/2023

DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle

Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not

be considered.

Job Number: 23-593

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Department: Department of Rehabilitation & Supervision

City: Sacaton, AZ

Location: 639 W. Seed Farm Road

Area of Interest: Public Safety

Salary/ Hourly Rate: $42,123.20 - $52,666 Salary

Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Classroom Teacher is responsible for teaching and overseeing the classroom operations for enrolled children enrolled in a Gila River Indian Community classroom.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and implement plans on bus schedule to pick up and deliver children to their home; follow established bus safety rules and evaluations plans.
• Provide daily lesson plans, which include culture, developmentally appropriate activities, socialization, language and health activities; follow established curriculum as a guide to all lesson plans; assess children’s progress on a quarterly basis.
• Follow referral procedures for children and families needing assistance; plan and conduct home visits.
• Provide opportunities for parent participation in classroom and on all center activities; set up parent corner for Parent Volunteer program.
• Work with special needs children; work with program coordinators.
• Assure adequate supplies and materials are available for the classroom.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

• Considerable knowledge of the economic, educational and social problems of Native Americans.
• Knowledge and experience in classroom management.
• Knowledge of the characteristic group behavior of children and special need children.
• Ability to instruct and motivate children and motivate staff and parents.
• Ability to effectively plan, supervise and coordinate work of others.
• Ability to resolve children’s problems with patience and sympathy.
• Ability to use audio-visual teaching aids, computers and other office equipment effectively.
• Ability to participate in on-going training.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials and the general public.

• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED and a Child Development Associate certificate; must have college credits in Early

Childhood.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Food Handler Certification (i.e., GRIC, ServSafe, etc.) or obtain within 60 days of employment.
• Maintain current CPR & First Aid Certification.
• Current TB skin test.
• Required to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance as a condition of employment and must continue to maintain throughout duration of employment.
• Background checks are required for positions that involve regular contact with or control over Community

Children in accordance with * The Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, 25 *

U.S.C. Sections 3201 through 3210 and C.F.R. Part 63 and positions that have regular contact with the

Elderly.

• Tribal Driving Permit can be required.
• Required mandatory reporter pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 2 (7.205), B.
• Required to attend Title 7 Mandatory Reporting training on a yearly basis.

Non-Supervisory, Hourly Position

Reports to Chief Administrator or designee

BENEFITS:

The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes; vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability benefits.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference

Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473) . The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,

Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River

Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the

required documentation to the completed Employment Application.

Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)

Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)

Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)

Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)

HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING

SUBMITTED.

Visit our GRIC website and apply online: www.gilariver.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,123.20 - $52,666.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have college credits in Early Childhood?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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