Employment

PROGRAM: Transportation
POSITION(S): Full-time -Flex Van Driver(s)
LOCATION: Marietta
ENTRY LEVEL Hourly Wage: $13.00 CDL, $12.00 No-CDL

Exceptional Benefits offered - Health Insurance, PTO and Holiday pay.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for transporting passengers on both dispatched and established route bases. Responsible for the safety and well-being of passengers, fare collection, passenger logs, and vehicle maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 21 years old. Must have and maintain an accident-free driving record. Must posses a valid Oklahoma drivers license. Must have a clear background. Prefer driving experience in all weather conditions, knowledge of the area, and vehicle mechanical knowledge. Pre-employment drug testing and criminal background check is mandatory.

PROGRAM:      Transportation
POSITION(S):   Part-time -Flex Van Driver
LOCATION:      Marietta
ENTRY LEVEL Hourly Wage: $13.00 CDL, $12.00 No-CDL

Exceptional Benefits offered - Health Insurance, PTO and Holiday pay.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for transporting passengers on both dispatched and established route bases. Responsible for the safety and well-being of passengers, fare collection, passenger logs, and vehicle maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 21 years old. Must have and maintain an accident-free driving record. Must posses a valid Oklahoma drivers license. Must have a clear background. Prefer driving experience in all weather conditions, knowledge of the area, and vehicle mechanical knowledge. Pre-employment drug testing and criminal background check is mandatory.

DATE:  3/3/2025

PROGRAM:  Head Start – NW       

POSITION(S): Early Head Start Teacher

LOCATION:  Medford                                                                                                                                                                                           

 JOB SUMMARY: Creates and manages an attractive, warm and challenging learning environment for infants and toddlers. Incorporates developmentally appropriate early intervention, learning and care activities which meet the needs of the group as well as those of individual children and families. Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program.  To develop individual goals for children, provide on-going assessment on progress and facilitate transition into next level of education. Responsible for the safety of the children.

QUALIFICATIONS: Prefer Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood. Associate’s degree or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with three years’ experience in early childhood is required.  Must have experience in teaching and Early Childhood Program administration. Excellent communication skills and a working knowledge of available community resources required. Knowledge of and ability to comply with Head Start Performance Standards is mandatory. Ability to respond appropriately (both mentally and physically) to an emergency or a crisis situation. Daily kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children's needs. Lifting up to 60 lbs. Eligible applicants must pass a DHS Background review. Pre-employment drug testing required. Must have a valid Oklahoma driver’s license, proof of automobile liability insurance and a good driving record. Within 30 days of employment must be Pediatric first aid and CPR certified. Employment is conditional pending immediate enrollment in Head Start Orientation.

PROGRAM: Head Start
POSITION(S): Substitute Teacher
LOCATION: All Big Five Head Start Locations
ENTRY LEVEL SALARY: $10.81 hourly

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting in the Head Start program in any capacity required by the absence of a regular employee. This may be assisting in the classroom, family services, food service, custodial or clerical work. Assists with the children in any area as required. Shares in the responsibility for the safety and well-being of the children.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Must demonstrate capacity for effectively caring for pre-school aged children and must be free of any communicable diseases and have no criminal record as verified by the OSBI and DHS. Must obtain and maintain First Aide and CPR certification within thirty days of employment. Must have current drivers license, proof of automobile vehicle insurance, and a good driving record is required.

PROGRAM:  Head Start                         

POSITION(S):  Teacher Aide (10 Month)

LOCATION:  Ada                                  

JOB SUMMARY:  Responsible for assisting the Head Start teacher with the planning and delivery of the educational program, as well as with providing appropriate positive guidance and discipline.  Assist with the supervision of children in the classroom, on the playground, and with regard to transportation. Shares in the responsibility for the safety and well-being of the children.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Prefer Bachelors and/or AA Degree. Two years of childcare or Head Start experience preferred. Must have a CDA credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire. Must be free of communicable diseases and have no criminal history as verified by DHS Office of Background investigation. Must have current Oklahoma drivers license and vehicle insurance.

PROGRAM:  Head Start                          

POSITION(S):  Teacher Aide (10 Month)

LOCATION:  Coalgate                                     

JOB SUMMARY:  Responsible for assisting the Head Start teacher with the planning and delivery of the educational program, as well as with providing appropriate positive guidance and discipline.  Assist with the supervision of children in the classroom, on the playground, and with regard to transportation. Shares in the responsibility for the safety and well-being of the children.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Prefer Bachelors and/or AA Degree. Two years of childcare or Head Start experience preferred. Must have a CDA credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire. Must be free of communicable diseases and have no criminal history as verified by DHS Office of Background investigation. Must have current Oklahoma drivers license and vehicle insurance.

PROGRAM:  Head Start - NW                

POSITION(S):  Teacher Aide – Floater (10 Month)

LOCATION:  Hennessey - Enid Area                                              

JOB SUMMARY:  Responsible for assisting the Head Start teacher with the planning and delivery of the educational program, as well as with providing appropriate positive guidance and discipline.  Assist with the supervision of children in the classroom, on the playground, and with regard to transportation. Shares in the responsibility for the safety and well-being of the children.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Prefer Bachelors and/or AA Degree. Two years of childcare or Head Start experience preferred. Must have a CDA credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire. Must be free of communicable diseases and have no criminal history as verified by DHS Office of Background investigation. Must have current Oklahoma drivers license and vehicle insurance.

PROGRAM:  Head Start - NW               

POSITION(S):  Tracking Systems Specialist

LOCATION:  Office out of Enid, Woodward or Yukon                                    

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for oversight of the application data input of all HSFIS information on children enrolled in the Head Start Program and their families.  Must monitor the completed applications to ensure all data has been collected to be put into the HSFIS system.  Compiles statistical data, records and reports as required.  May perform other general clerical duties. Shares in the responsibility for the safety and well-being of the children.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.  Clerical work experience with focus on data entry preferred.  Must have excellent computer skills.  Continued employment requires compliance with agency rules and regulations.  Must demonstrate an effort to work in harmony with other staff members. Must be free of communicable diseases. Oklahoma DHS/OBI Criminal Background Review required. Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and proof of auto insurance.

PROGRAM: Head Start – NW
POSITION(S): Early Head Start Teacher (12 Month)
LOCATION: Woodward

JOB SUMMARY: Creates and manages an attractive, warm and challenging learning environment for infants and toddlers. Incorporates developmentally appropriate early intervention, learning and care activities which meet the needs of the group as well as those of individual children and families. Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program. To develop individual goals for children, provide on-going assessment on progress and facilitate transition into next level of education. Responsible for the safety of the children.

QUALIFICATIONS: Prefer Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood. Associates Degree or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with three years experience in early childhood is required. Must have experience in teaching and Early Childhood Program administration. Excellent communication skills and a working knowledge of available community resources required. Knowledge of and ability to comply with Head Start Performance Standards is mandatory. Ability to respond appropriately (both mentally and physically) to an emergency or a crisis situation. Daily kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children's needs. Lifting up to 60 lbs. Eligible applicants must pass a DHS Background review. Pre-employment drug testing required. Must have a valid Oklahoma driver’s license, proof of automobile liability insurance and a good driving record. Within 30 days of employment must be Pediatric first aid and CPR certified. Employment is conditional pending immediate enrollment in Head Start Orientation.