Description

Job Description

Tribal Preference will be given in accordance with BRBRR Act Relating to Employment.

POSITION SUMMARY: The employee is expected to perform all duties that are standard for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Cleans Learning Center for the purpose of maintaining a safe, orderly and sanitary environment.
• Confers with parents, children, staff, supervisor, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information.
• Coordinates implements or may create age appropriate program activities (e.g. curriculum, environment, etc.) for the purpose of providing for the developmental growth of children in the Learning Center.
• Monitors children for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Prepares snacks for the purpose of meeting daily nutritional requirements.
• Reports observation and incidents (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Other duties may be assigned.

AUTHORITY/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. However, shall have oversight of children in care.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Successful candidates will be able to pass a drug and background screening, and successfully pass a TB test.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must have High School diploma or GED
• Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education OR obtained 6-12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units.
• Prefer candidates with an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Prefer candidates who have experience working in Tribal Communities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Shall possess a valid driver's license and be insurable by agencies insurance.
• Must provide or obtain the Servsafe Food Handlers certification upon hire and maintain during employment.
• Must provide or obtain CPR & First Aide certification within three (3) months of hire and maintain throughout employment.

COMPUTER OPERATIONS

• Basic personal computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate standard office equipment (copier, fax, etc.).
• Must be able to work with American Indian people and be sensitive to their culture.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts of Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, holidays & special events as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to work in a smoke-filled environment. Although we employ state of the art filtration systems, cigarette smoke is in the work environment.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I hereby accept this position and agree to abide by the requirements set forth and will perform all duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability.

Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by Bear River employees as deemed appropriate. I further understand that my employment is at-will and thereby understand that my employment can be terminated at-will by the facility or myself, and that such termination can be made with or without notice.

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