Early Years Lead Teacher (Preschool/Early Kindergarten)

Pacific Northern Academy, Inc; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan w/ 5% employee match after one year

Job summary

Pacific Northern Academy, Inc is seeking an Early Years Lead Teacher for Preschool/Early Kindergarten in Anchorage, Alaska. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field, along with communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum and supporting children's growth. The role offers benefits such as health, vision, and dental insurance, and retirement plans with a 5% match after one year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, elementary education, child development, or a related field required.
• Prior experience in childcare or early childhood/elementary education preferred.
• Ability to bend, kneel, lift, and carry up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Implement PNA’s developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Support the social and emotional development of the children.
• Collaborate with colleagues on lesson planning and student progress.
• Ensure students' safety and well-being.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field

CDA Credential

Job description

Early Years Lead Teacher (Preschool/Early Kindergarten)

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: DOE (dependent on experience)
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Benefits:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan w/ 5% employee match after one year

Pacific Northern Academy is a private school located in South Anchorage. We are a Preschool – 8th grade school with around 140 students. We’re a supportive team that works closely together to provide an outstanding school experience, and our teachers play a vital role in supporting the school’s success. We work together as a team to ensure all students’ safety and social-emotional and academic development.

Responsibilities

• Implement PNA’s developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Assisting the specialist teachers as needed (Spanish, Art, Music, PE)
• Supporting the social and emotional development of the children
• Helping children build independence with social interactions and academic tasks
• Manage classroom activities and create a supportive learning environment
• Collaborate with colleagues on lesson planning and student progress
• Monitoring the safety and well-being of students
• Maintaining positive and professional relationships with families and staff
• Attending all mandatory staff meetings and training
• Display a high level of integrity, responsibility, and reliability

Educational Background

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, elementary education, child development, or a related field or a CDA Credential. Prior experience in childcare or early childhood/elementary education is preferred.

Essential Job Functions

Essential job functions include communication and organizational skills along with the physical abilities to bend, kneel, lift, and carry up to 40 lbs as necessary to meet the needs of young children. The work environment is typical of a school environment. However, this position involves daily exposure to weather elements. Candidates must possess adequate vision, hearing acuity, physical ability, strength, and stamina to perform the required responsibilities and activities associated with supervision and program delivery. This position is often the first line of contact with parents, so a high level of interpersonal skills is valued.