Preschool Teacher & Substitute

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Alutiingcut Childcare Center in Kodiak, Alaska seeks a Preschool Teacher & Substitute to create a fun, safe learning environment for preschoolers and to emphasize Alutiiq culture.

You will implement a creative program using storytelling, sensory play, and routines, encourage independence, and support social-emotional development.

Requires CDA or associate degree preferred; pediatric first aid/CPR certification; 18+; references upon request; training and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• CDA credential is a plus; willingness to pursue it as part of training
• Ability to obtain pediatric first aid and CPR certification
• An associate degree is preferred, or two years of relevant experience in a group setting

Responsibilities

• Develop a stimulating and creative program for preschool children using sensory, physical, social-emotional and outdoor activities
• Introduce routines and school-day structure for young learners
• Provide a warm, accepting, and nurturing classroom environment
• Use storytelling, educational play, dramatic play and media to teach children
• Encourage independence and social-emotional development and self-esteem
• Support peer interactions and model positive conflict resolution
• Guide artistic and practical development through crafts, shapes, numbers, colors
• Organize nap and snack times and supervise for safety
• Communicate regularly with parents to share progress and collaborate
• Collaborate with administrators and co-teachers
• Maintain a clean, safe and healthy classroom
• Participate in trainings and professional development
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Classroom management

Education

Associate degree preferred

CDA credential a plus

Job description

Position: Preschool Teacher & Substitute

Department:

Alutiingcut Childcare Center

Hours:

Full Time/ Part Time/ Seasonal/ Subsitutue

Salary Level:

starting $17+ hourly or DOE

Supervision by:

Child Care Admin

Summary

Childcare Teacher, supervised by the Childcare Program Administrator

This position is responsible for providing a fun and stimulating learning environment for preschool children,

with an additional focus on sharing the Alutiiq culture.

• Develop a stimulating and creative program suitable for preschool children. Help them learn through experience, imagination & discovery. Use a wide variety of exploration play through sensory, physical movement, social emotional, and outdoor activities.
• Introducing routines that students will be exposed to in school.
• Providing a warm atmosphere of acceptance and nurturing encouragement where students will feel happy and comfortable.
• Utilize a variety of teaching techniques (storytelling, educational play, dramatic play, media, etc.) to teach children.
• Encourage independence through positive self- image for each child. Help them develop their social emotional competencies and build self-esteem.
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments while modeling best practice for each situation. Redirect, Remove, and Reflect
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, colors, do crafts, etc.)
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are always safe. Always know the location of each child and what they are doing.
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background. Parents and Staff who work together can better provide an optimal learning environment for children.
• Collaborate with Administrator and co-teachers.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.
• Participate and complete all required trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Perferred Qualification Requirements (or willingness to work toward)

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is a plus; if not currently held, a willingness to pursue it as part of a training plan developed at the start of employment is encouraged.

Ability to obtain pediatric first aid and CPR certification (we can help support this process if not already certified).

An associate degree in a related field is preferred, but not required. In place of a degree, we welcome candidates with at least two years of relevant and successful work experience who can demonstrate the ability to meet the responsibilities of the role.

Experience working with children in a group setting (e.g., teaching, daycare, camps) is strongly encouraged.

Must be at least 18 years old.

Able to provide three references upon request.