Infant-Toddler Classroom Aide

Interna Furniture Design Ltd.; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Professional development opportunities

Paid personal and sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan with matching

CDA credential assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

CCS Early Learning's Palmer Center Early Head Start is hiring an Infant-Toddler Classroom Aide. The role supports the teacher with developmentally appropriate activities and care, promoting health, nutrition and safety for enrolled children.

Schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, full-year 48 weeks. DOE and education determine salary; benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement with matching contributions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of early childhood education practices with infants and toddlers.
• CDA credential preferred upon hire and required after two years.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and drive if needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher and cooperate in activities and care.
• Promote health, nutrition, and safety for children enrolled.
• Attend to safety and welfare of children in Early Head Start.

Skills

Early childhood education

CDA credential

High school diploma

Driver's license

Infant/toddler care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Infant/Toddler CDA credential

Job description

Vacancy Announcement

CCS EARLY LEARNING

INFANT-TODDLER CLASSROOM AIDE (Palmer Center Early Head Start)

To assist the teacher and cooperate in a supportive role, providing and carrying out developmentally appropriate activities and care. To promote the health, nutrition, and education of the children enrolled in our Early Head Start programs and to attend to their safety and welfare.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of early childhood education practices, generally gained through six months of experience caring for infants and toddlers preferably in a center-based environment Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred upon hire – and required after two years High school diploma or GED Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds Valid Driver’s License, current auto insurance and a good driving record

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Health ReportPost-hire: Annual Physical/Health History

CPR and First Aid CertificationFood Worker CardProof of current Driver’s License and auto insurance

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Schedule: Full-Time (40.0 hrs/wk), Full-Year (48 wks/yr) Salary: $17.45 – $23.27 per hour DOE and education.

Plus benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• professional development opportunities
• paid personal and sick leave
• paid holidays
• retirement plan with matching contribution.
• We also assist you in obtaining your Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• $1,500 sign-on bonus, see website for details (valid through 12/31/2026).

CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Making a Difference in the Lives and Familiesof Young Children within our Communities