Youth Caregiver

AKHIRE, INC; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AKHIRE, INC in Palmer, Alaska seeks a Youth Caregiver to provide a safe, welcoming environment for children. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage and a chance to contribute to the daily care and development of the children in our program.

You will supervise activities, maintain learning materials, and support learning through play, reading, and hands-on activities. You must be able to multi-task and follow center policies while participating in ongoing training and staff meetings.

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, kneel, and actively engage with children throughout the day.
• CDA Credential, Early Childhood Education coursework, or related education is a plus.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Foster a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for children
• Supervise children throughout daily activities, meals, and outdoor play
• Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and learning materials
• Encourage learning through play, creativity, reading, and hands on activities
• Applicant must be able to multi-task, and will answer to the Center Administrator or Care Manager.
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing training opportunities
• Follow all company policies and childcare licensing requirements
• Onboarding new staff, reviews timecards

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Physical fitness

Childcare awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA Credential / ECE coursework

Job description

Palmer, AK, United States | Posted on 09/07/2026

• Work Experience Prior Experience preferred
• Country United States

Job Description

AKHIRE is currently recruiting for the following position:

Youth Caregiver

Full-time $16.00-$22.00 Hr.

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Responsibilities-Youth Caregiver

• Foster a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for children
  
• Supervise children throughout daily activities, meals, and outdoor play
  
• Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and learning materials
• Encourage learning through play, creativity, reading, and hands on activities
  
• Applicant must be able to multi-task, and will answer to the Center Administrator or Care Manager.
  
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing training opportunities
  
• Follow all company policies and childcare licensing requirements
  
• Onboarding new staff, reviews timecards
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications-Childcare provider

• High School Diploma or GED required
  
• CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain
  
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, kneel, and actively engage with children throughout the day
  
• CDA Credential, Early Childhood Education coursework, or related education is a plus