Childcare Teacher Assistant

Childcare Teacher Assistant– Plan and carry out a daily program designed to meet the physical and developmental needs of a group of children.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

· Assist with scheduled program appropriate developmental experiences for a group of children.

· Maintain a physical environment conducive to children’s growth and development and promote optimal program functioning.

· Consider and provide for the individual needs of each child in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background, emotional or physical handicaps, and individual learning style.

· Respect the dignity and basic rights of each child.

· Help children learn to adapt to and cope with real-life situations; to develop appropriate habits in such activities as eating, dressing, napping, and personal hygiene.

· Make daily observations of the health of children, reporting conditions which require attention.

· Maintain progress records on the emotional, physical, social and intellectual development of assigned children.

· Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, conferences, workshops, and other career development professional activities.

· Assist with public relation and events.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

· High school diploma or GED.

· Child Development Associate (CDA) certification, preferred.

· One (1) year experience working as a Childcare Teacher Assistant.

· Food Worker Card, preferred.

· Ability to lift and move up to sixty (60) pounds.

· Must pass a state and federal background check.

· CPR and First Aid Certification.

General Information:

Location: 4401 E Palmer-Wasilla Hwy., Wasilla, AK 99654

Supervisor: Operations Manager

Schedule: Monday – Friday; 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Salary: $17.75 – $19.00 per hour DOE/E. Plus full benefits: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave and holidays, and retirement plan with matching contributions.

Additional Information:

· Hiring preferences shall be given to eligible and qualified Alaska Native/American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

To Apply: Submit Resume to:

Human Resources at hr@kniktribe.org

For more information or to download the job description visit www.kniktribe.org/careers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.75 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19