DIVISION:                                          Education, Employment & Training
DEPARTMENT:                                Uiviilat Play and Learn Center
JOB TITLE:                                        School Age Teacher I
POSITION STATUS:                        Part Time-during the school year with some full time days
                                                                                (1:30 to 5:50)
                                                            Full Time-during summer months
EXEMPT STATUS:                           Non-exempt
PAY SCALE GRADE:                       5-6-7
REPORTS TO:                                  Child Care Program Director

BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Ensure that children assigned to care are supervised at all times. Treat children with dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity.
  2. Communicate daily with family members regarding their child’s daily needs and circumstances. Treat child and family information confidentially.
  3. Assist with planning and implementing a daily program of child care activities that meet the developmental needs of individual children; with concern for their interests, challenges, special talents and individual personality and learning styles.
  4. Support the behavior of children with positive guidance and set clear and consistent limits appropriate to their stage of development.
  5. Assist in the planning and preparing of the childcare environment; setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
  6. Assist in maintaining the ordered arrangement and cleanliness of the childcare room. Perform general housekeeping tasks.
  7. Follow center procedures for health and safety of children in care, including but not limited to procedures for toileting; procedures for meals and snack times; procedures for responding to emergencies; procedures related to suspected child abuse and neglect; and procedures for handling children who are ill.
  8. Use appropriate guidance and conflict resolution techniques consistent with developmental needs of each child.
  9. Conduct daily checks of the indoor and outdoor environment to provide for the health and safety of children in care and supervise indoor and outdoor play.
  10. Assist in preparing the daily meals and snacks for the children in care.
  11. Participate in staff meetings and meetings with other professionals or parents as required.
  12. Attend recommended training programs and conferences, including a minimum of 20 hours of training or coursework annually.
  13. Maintain a current CPR and First Aid License.
  14.  Perform other duties as assigned by the Child Care Director or Associate Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Be at least 18 years of age.
  2. High School Diploma or GED.
  3. Be responsible, friendly, energetic and reliable.
  4. Experience working with children and families preferred.
  5. No prior history of child abuse, family violence, or other convictions that would affect the performance of position requirements.

 

Native Preference Hire per Public Law 93-638

EEOC                                                                                                                                    (Approved 8-1-11)

Contact Human Resources for an application and more information regarding this position. Completed applications must be received no later than by 5:00 pm on date of deadline. Kawerak, Inc. Human Resources Department • PO Box 948 • 500 Street • Nome, AK 99762 • (907) 443-5231 • Fax (907) 443-4443 • E-mail: personnel@kawerak.org