Alaska Childrens Academy Preschool Teacher at Alaska Children's Academy at Alaska Children's Academy

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAlaska 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.*Responsibilitieswatching up to 10 preschoolers at a time ranging from 3 years to 6 yearschanging diapers on an hourly scheduleplanning basic art (bubbles, hand prints, Ext...)ensuring the safety of the children by following the SITS guidelines we will provide to youmaintaining a room that engages the children and parents alikeEnsuring the children have good hygiene and changing diapers as necessaryCleaning interactive areas throughout the dayPreparing meals and snacks for the kidsOrganizing activities and developing curriculum for childrenDeveloping a schedule for the children to maintain throughout the dayKeeping records of each child’s progress, interests and any problems that may occurMaintaining contact with the children’s parents and contacting them in the case of an emergencyQualifications18+ (If in high school 16 & 17 year olds are welcome to apply)High School Diploma or GED (Will take High-school students)Childcare experience preferredWe are looking forward to reading your application.EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:Pre-hire:Fingerprinting/Background CheckCPR and First Aid Certification* class offered by us once you are hired.Reliable transportation to and from work.Previous experience with young childrenMINIMUM 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 jogSchedule:•8 hour shift•Day shift•Monday to FridayEmployment 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 familyBy applying to this job, you agree to receive periodic text messages from this employer and Homebase about your pending job application. Opt out anytime. Msg & data rates may apply. Powered by Homebase. Free employee scheduling, time clock and hiring tools.