Job Description

Alaska Children's Academy in Wasilla, AK is looking a preschool teacher to join our 4 person strong team. Our ideal candidate is punctual, trustworthy, and engaged. Both full and part time available.


Wage is dependent on education, experience, maintenance of credentials and up-to-date annual training requirements and job performance.

Responsibilities

watching up to 10 preschoolers at a time ranging from 3 years to 6 years changing diapers on an hourly schedule planning basic art (bubbles, hand prints, Ext...) ensuring the safety of the children by following the SITS guidelines we will provide to you maintaining a room that engages the children and parents alike Ensuring the children have good hygiene and changing diapers as necessary Cleaning interactive areas throughout the day Preparing meals and snacks for the kids Organizing activities and developing curriculum for children Developing a schedule for the children to maintain throughout the day Keeping records of each child's progress, interests and any problems that may occur Maintaining contact with the children's parents and contacting them in the case of an emergency

Qualifications

18+ (If in high school 16 & 17 year olds are welcome to apply) High School Diploma or GED (Will take High-school students) Childcare experience preferred

We are looking forward to reading your application.



EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:


Pre-hire:


Fingerprinting/Background Check


CPR and First Aid Certificationclass offered by us once you are hired.

Reliable transportation to and from work.


Previous experience with young children


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


Preferred but not required- Infant and Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. However, an Associate's degree in a job related field.


Knowledge of early childhood development for children aged birth through age 3;


Knowledge and experience in principles of child health, safety.



Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs To get up and down from floor Kneel, bend and sit at children's level Walk, stand and jog


Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday


Employment Benefits

Career opportunities and advancement. Flexible daytime scheduling to work around your college classes. At least 24 hours of paid annual training. Childcare benefit/ priority Referral bonuses Continuing education assistance- college tuition in early childhood development.

All holidays off.


Evenings and weekends free to spend with family



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