Child Care Worker

"Working with children is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to shape the future, one child at a time. Join our team and make a lasting difference today!"

Department: FLM Early Learning Center
Position Status: Regular Part-Time
Supervisor Role: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Join Our Mission:
The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.

About the Role:
The Child Care Worker provides supervision, guidance, and leadership for assigned children during after-school and summer programs. This role supports a safe, positive environment and may include additional duties as needed to meet program and departmental goals.

This position reflects PCI’s core values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and well-being of children ages 2–4.
• Assist with basic needs, including toileting and diaper changes.
• Support teachers with classroom activities and behavior management (BIP/IEP).
• Supervise children during indoor/outdoor play, games, and learning activities.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Maintain daily records (attendance, meals, diaper changes, incidents).
• Help prepare weekly schedules and activity plans.
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom and playground environment.
• Communicate concerns to the Site Supervisor and complete other assigned duties.

Core Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have six (6) months of full-time employment experience working with young children.
• Must possess certification of “Mandatory Reporter Training” or obtain certification during the first week of employment.
• Must possess and maintain First Aid/CPR certification or obtain within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully

Essential Competencies:

• Comfortable assisting young children with toileting, diapering, and clothing changes.
• Enjoys working with young children and building positive relationships.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and professionalism.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and accountable for performance.
• Energetic, motivated, and able to work well in a team environment.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform active childcare duties.

Total Rewards Package:
We offer the following:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Preference will be given in accordance with Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.