Essential Functions - Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings, trainings, and professional development activities - Works as a team member with Early Learning staff as well as other programs within the Kenaitze Education Department - Maintains accurate data records using Child Plus - Assists with and follows regulations regarding (but not limited to), laundry, sanitation, emergency evacuation plans, playground, and building safety - Creates a positive and structured learning environment for children in the infant, toddler and preschool classrooms, establishes routines and clear expectations for children, models problem-solving skills using the Conscious Discipline model as adopted by the Kenaitze Education Department - Perfoms basic responsibilities, including the ability to change children's diapers, assist in toileting, and help with feeding children, as necessary - Maintains open communication with parents/families and Early Learning staff and provides regular updates on the progress and development of enrolled children - Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. Working Conditions Lifting Requirements - Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects Physical Requirements - Stand or Sit (Stationary position) - Walk (Move, Traverse) - Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position) - Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move) - Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information) - See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess) - Pushing or Pulling - Repetitive Motion Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions - Exposure to Dust - Chemical Hazards OSHA Categories Category II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body flu