Substitute Preschool Teacher - Port Lions

Kodiak-Area-Native-Association; Port Lions (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) is seeking an on-call Substitute Preschool Teacher to cover for the Primary Teacher in Port Lions, AK. The role focuses on supporting language, social and motor development through the Read It Once Again Curriculum, in a village preschool setting.

The candidate will follow the Primary Teacher's lesson plans, monitor each child’s progress, and maintain a safe, engaging environment while accommodating individual family needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Supports mission and standards and upholds values in all activities.
• Plans individual and group activities to support language, social, and motor skills growth.
• Teaches children personal cleanliness, self-care habits, and responsibility for belongings.
• Serves healthy snacks with allergy accommodations when necessary.
• Follows lesson plans created by the Primary Teacher for each class session.
• Submits timesheets, activity reports, and attendance records promptly.
• Monitors and documents each child’s progress and provides feedback to the Primary Teacher.
• Uses available materials to offer varied active and passive learning opportunities.
• Ensures the security of the school facility after sessions.
• Provides a safe, nurturing environment for all children.
• Provides support to the primary instructor as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why Join KANA

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) is a Tribal health organization committed to elevating the lives of the people we serve. At KANA, employees are more than staff members; they are part of a mission driven team committed to meaningful work, community impact, and long-term growth.

Position Overview

The Substitute Preschool Teacher is responsible for the daily operation of the KANA Preschool program when the primary Preschool Teacher is unavailable. This program is designed to enrich preschool children's creative and educational experiences. Our village preschools use the Read It Once Again Curriculum, which emphasizes language, social, and communication development. Other key areas addressed include cognitive, auditory, social, sensory, and motor skills (both gross and fine). This curriculum focuses on learning through repetition and exposure to concepts over time, meeting the children's and their families' unique needs. This an on-call position based in Port Lions, AK.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the organization’s mission, goals, and quality standards. Embrace KANA’s culture of serving the whole person through our provision of services. Incorporate KANA’s core values of Courtesy, Caring, Respect, Sharing, and Pride in all activities and decisions.
  
• Upholds KANA’s Code of Ethics by conducting professional activities with honesty, integrity, respect, fairness, and good faith in a manner that reflects positively upon the organization.
  
• Plans individual and group activities to support language, social, and motor skills growth, including listening to instructions, social play, and using play equipment.
  
• Teaches children personal cleanliness, self-care habits, and responsibility for their belongings, such as clothing, toys, and books.
  
• Serves healthy snacks, ensuring allergy accommodations when necessary.
  
• Follows and implements the lesson plan created by the Primary Teacher for each class session.
  
• Submits timesheets, activity reports, and attendance records to the Workforce Development Specialist in a timely manner.
  
• Monitors and documents each child’s progress, providing feedback to the Primary Teacher
  
• Uses available materials to offer a variety of active and passive learning opportunities.
  
• Ensures the security of the school facility after each session.
  
• Provides a safe, nurturing environment for all children.
  
• Provides support to the primary instructor when needed.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Our Values

KANA’s work is guided by Courtesy, Caring, Respect, Sharing, and Pride. We seek leaders who embody these values in how they lead teams, steward resources, and serve the community.