Preschool Teacher

Joy Child Development Center is currently hiring for multiple positions!

Joy Child Development Center (Joy CDC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of the community. Our mission is to provide a warm, supportive, and sound learning environment that will help each child reach their fullest potential, in addition to giving parent’s peace of mind that their child will be well cared for and loved while they are entrusted to our care.

We are seeking candidates for various full-time and part-time roles to guide and assist children, fostering their creativity and promoting critical thinking.

Job Summary:

The teacher will plan and implement an individually appropriate, anti-biased, multicultural curriculum that meets the needs of the assigned group of children.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

· Communicates appropriately (verbal and written) with children,

parents/families, teaching and management teams.

· Implements a curriculum founded on Developmentally

Appropriate Practice and NAEYC Accreditation standards.

· Plans and facilitates developmentally appropriate learning experiences, activities and interactions that recognize age, diversity, culture and specific needs of children served.

· Completes forms and records related to children’s development and

learning experiences. Documentation includes children’s original work,

photographs, anecdotal records and other appropriate recording and

assessment tools.

· Creates and maintains a safe, organized, well supplied and varied

learning environment.

· Maintains a safe and healthy environment through adequate supervision of children and implementation of infection control procedures. Helps to ensure the safety of equipment and materials. Maintains a first aid kit.

· At meal times: clean tables with soap and bleach before all meals,

model family style dining to all ages, help children to wash hands

appropriately, call roll for meal counts, use correct serving utensils for

the correct portions of each age group,

· Serves as a mentor and resource for Teaching Assistants.

· Staff will not discuss or disclose verbally, or on social media (Facebook,

Instagram, Snapchat, etc.) information regarding a child, parent or staff

member attending this program. Staff will be aware of JCDC photo

release consent form and adhere to the parent’s request. Photos must

be taken on JCDC equipment, not personal devices.

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalence

· Previous experience with young children

· Must pass background check.

· Current first aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.

· Meets licensing requirements and NAEYC Accreditation standards for

continuing education.

· Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

· Ability to read and interpret written policies and directives. Ability to

compose written information for parents.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift a minimum of 35lbs

· Ability to sit in small chairs

· To get up and down from floor

· Kneel, bend and sit at children’s level

· Walk, stand and run

· Position entails exposure to a wide range of children illnesses

Schedule:

· 4 hour shift

· 8 hour shift

· Day shift

· Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Ability to Commute:

• Eagle River, AK 99577 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Eagle River, AK 99577: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $19