Teacher - Head Start

Kcialaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kcialaska is seeking a passionate Preschool Teacher in Anchorage to support school readiness and family engagement. You will plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons, conduct home visits and parent conferences, and strengthen the home–school connection.

The role emphasizes Conscious Discipline, health and safety, and support for Dual Language Learners. Hours are Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm, non-exempt with a 90-day intro period.

Qualifications

• Requires AA or higher in Early Childhood Education.
• AA or BA in related field with at least four EC courses.
• Head Start Teacher Qualification Requirements may apply for applicants without EC degree.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate early learning experiences.
• Conduct home visits and parent-teacher conferences to build family partnerships.
• Promote health and safety practices and support social-emotional growth.
• Develop weekly lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Maintain records and reports of child development and family interactions.
• Engage families and coordinate with Center Director and staff.

Skills

Conscious Discipline

Family engagement

Home visits

Curriculum planning

Parent conferences

Education

AA in Early Childhood Education

BA in related field with EC courses

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood education team and support school readiness and lifelong learning for young children and their families. This position plays a critical role in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment, while also strengthening the connection between school and home through regular family engagement.

As a Preschool Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality early learning experiences aligned with curriculum standards, promoting positive child development across physical, intellectual, emotional, and social domains. You will conduct home visits and parent-teacher conferences to foster strong family partnerships, support individualized learning goals, and emphasize the home as a vital part of the child’s educational journey.

Key performance areas include:

• Classroom Services: Develop and implement weekly lesson plans, promote health and safety practices, support child social-emotional growth using Conscious Discipline, and provide engaging learning opportunities that meet individual developmental needs, including those of Dual Language Learners.
• Family Partnerships & Parent Engagement: Build goal-oriented relationships with families, support parent participation in the classroom, and encourage family literacy and school involvement.
• Home Visits & Parent Conferences: Conduct scheduled home visits and conferences to share developmental progress, collaborate on goals, and offer educational activities and community resources that support learning at home.
• Work Habits & Professional Practices: Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement through training, reflection, and active participation in meetings and agency initiatives.
• Recordkeeping & Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of child development, family interactions, attendance, and meal counts using agency systems and internal databases.
• Communication: Foster respectful, timely, and effective communication with families, coworkers, and supervisors to ensure a supportive and collaborative learning environment.

Work hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm (part year August-May)

Reports to: Center Director

Supervises: Gives input to Center Director on Assistant Teacher performance

Minimum Requirement:

• AA or higher degree in Early Childhood Education
• AA or BA in a related field with at least four (3-credit) courses in Early Childhood

Applicants who do not possess a degree in early childhood or related field must agree to take additional classes to meet Head Start Teacher Qualification Requirements.

Starting Salarydependent on education:

Associate’s Degree: $26.70

Bachelor’s Degree: $29.38

Graduate Degree: $32.32

This is a non-exempt position with a 90-day introductory period.

Head Start Teacher Job Description

For more information about the work we do please go to https://www.kcialaska.org/