PRIMARY TEACHER

Fairbanks-Native-Association; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks-Native-Association is seeking a Primary Teacher to deliver Head Start services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Fairbanks, Alaska. The role includes mentoring staff, coordinating with the Lead Teacher, and sometimes bus monitoring to ensure safe transport.

The position requires a CDA or equivalent, a high school diploma, and two years of Head Start experience. Strong family engagement skills and cultural sensitivity are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and CDA Credential or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in an Early Childhood or Head Start program.
• Three references demonstrating positive experience with children.
• CPR/First Aid current or obtainable within 30 days of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in ECE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily activities through lesson planning integrating health, safety, and development.
• Collaborate with Lead Teacher and staff to tailor activities to children’s needs.
• Involve families in educational activities to support learning at home.
• Maintain a safe, healthy learning environment and adhere to regulations.
• Assist with health, nutrition, and family outreach coordination.
• Attend meetings and trainings as scheduled.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Time management

Oral and written communication

Cultural sensitivity

Teamwork

Independent work

Customer service

Education

CDA Credential

Associate in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s in ECE (preferred)

High school diploma

Job description

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PRIMARY TEACHER

Full Time Program Services Fairbanks, AK, US 1 Attachments

9 days ago Requisition ID: 2555

Salary Range: $24.59 To $34.43 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

This position will provide safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate Head Start services to infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers. Overseescomprehensive services to the child and family. Provide mentoring and coaching to classroom staff in collaboration with the Lead Teacher. May be assigned to ride the bus as a monitor.

JOB DUTIES

• Plans a schedule of daily activities through lesson planning, integrating child health and safety, early childhood development, child mental health, and family and community partnerships into the curriculum.
• Use a team approach to develop activities individualized to meet the child's needs.
• Develop classroom activities that reflect the specific cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the children, as well as individualize them based on needs.
• Maintains a safe, healthy, and positive learning environment.
• Involves parents in educational activities to enhance their role as the primary educators of their children.
• Advises an appropriate supervisor of social service issues, health, and educational concerns.
• Attend staff meetings, family staffing, training, and other scheduled activities.
• Adheres to all State Childcare Licensing regulations.
• Participates in monthly fire drills, ensuring children, volunteers, and all classroom staff know appropriate drill procedures.
• Assists the Health & Nutrition Coordinator and Family Advocates with gathering pertinent information such as dental and medical follow-ups.
• Communicates with families, both written and oral, providing periodic informational flyers to parents.
• Cleans classroom every day, including putting supplies in proper places, and cleaning and sanitizing surfaces and toys.
• Acts as a positive role model for children, especially about respecting the feelings and rights of others.
• Follows program procedures for reporting child abuse and neglect.
• Participates in the recruitment of families to encourage enrollment of their child(ren) into the program(s).
• Develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with families served, while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Maintain confidentiality of family records and information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of curriculum, various content areas, and learning styles is critical to making decisions related to educational planning.
• Ability to report to work on time.
• Skill in operating personal computers utilizing a variety of computer software.
• Understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles, and ability to work effectively with Alaska Native populations.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meeting deadlines.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative and respectful working relationships with children , parents, supervisors, and other employees .
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to effectively present instruction, and/or information to students, staff, parents, administrators, and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• To work with children ages zero to three (0 - 3), applicants must have a high school diploma and a CDA Credential or the equivalent.
• To work with children ages three to five (3 - 5), applicants must have a high school diploma, an Associate’s in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or the equivalent, and be actively working towards a bachelor's degree in ECE.
• Two (2) years of experience working in an Early Childhood or Head Start Program.
• Three (3) references demonstrating positive experience working with or caring for children.
• A combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for degree requirements.
• Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in ECE.

Four (4) years of experience working in an Early Childhood or Head Start Program