Primary Teacher

FNA Group; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 70,460,000 - 98,655,000; Full time

Job summary

FNA Group in Fairbanks, Alaska is seeking a Full Time Program Services staff member to deliver Head Start services to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The role focuses on comprehensive child and family services and mentoring classroom staff under the Lead Teacher.

The position requires strong early childhood knowledge, solid communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse Alaska Native communities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma + CDA Credential or the equivalent required for ages 0-3.
• For ages 3-5, high school diploma plus an Associate's in ECE or equivalent, actively working towards a BA in ECE.
• Two years of experience in an Early Childhood or Head Start program.
• Three references demonstrating positive experience with children.
• Combination of experience, education, and training may substitute for degree requirements.
• Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plans daily activities through lesson planning incorporating health, safety, early childhood development, and family partnerships.
• Uses a team approach to tailor activities to individual children.
• Develops culturally responsive activities respecting backgrounds of children and families.
• Maintains a safe, healthy, and positive learning environment.
• Engages parents to support their role as primary educators.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Punctuality

PC skills

Cultural sensitivity (Alaska Native)

Multitasking

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal relationships

Independent/Teamwork

Customer service & presentation

Education

High school diploma + CDA Credential

Associate's in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's in ECE (preferred)

2 years Head Start/EC experience

Three references

CPR/First Aid within 30 days

Job description

Full Time

Program Services

Fairbanks, AK, US

Salary Range

$24.59 To $34.43 Hourly

This position will provide safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate Head Start services to infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers. Oversees comprehensive 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.
• Updates emergency contact forms.
• 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 Child Care Licensing regulations.
• Participates in monthly fire drills, ensuring children, volunteers, and all classroom staff know appropriate drill procedures.
• Assists the Health and 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 And 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 provi es 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 And Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in ECE.
• Four (4) years of experience working in an Early Childhood or Head Start Program.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Works in an environment where the protection of client confidentiality is essential. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential